Australian Herpes Management Forum

News: The AHMF Condom

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Forever. Once you get genital herpes, you have it forever.

This is the sobering message printed on the packaging of the new condom, released jointly by AHMF and Four Seasons to raise awareness during National Herpes Week 2005.

Over 70% of people with genital herpes contract it from someone who doesn't know they have it, so it's important reduce the risk by using condoms.

For more information on genital herpes, see the following pages:

• Genital herpes essential facts: what everyone concerned about genital herpes should know
• Herpes and pregnancy essential facts: what are the risks, and what can you do about it?
• Herpes management guidelines for health professionals

16 October 2005

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Genital Herpes Essential Facts