Oral herpes resources for patients/public

Kissing is a very common activity and what most people don't know is that a person can acquire or transmit herpes through kissing. The AHMF has launched a campaign to raise awareness about kissing and herpes.

Most Australians carry the virus that causes cold sores. Some people never know it, others suffer repeated outbreaks of unsightly sores. What causes them, and what can you do about them?

Kissing is one of the most common ways of transmitting the herpes virus. The AHMF produced this television commercial in August 2009 to raise awareness of the issue.

The AHMF broadcast this radio advertisement in August 2009 to raise awareness about transmission of herpes through kissing.

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus and they are contagious. Cold sores are common, but there are steps you can take to reduce their frequency and to limit the duration of an occurrence.