12/04/2026
What is Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 ❓❓❓
It’s a common virus that causes cold sores or fever blisters, usually around the lips and mouth.
Once you get it, it stays in your body for life but may come and go.
✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾Causes
✍🏾 Infection from the HSV-1 virus
✍🏾 Can stay “inactive” and later be triggered by:
• Stress
• Weak immune system
• Illness (fever, flu)
• Sun exposure
✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾How it spreads❓❓❓
-Kissing someone who has the virus
-Oral contact (including oral s*x)
-Touching the sores and then touching another person
⚠️ It spreads easily when blisters are active
✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾How to prevent it
✅Avoid kissing anyone with visible sores
✅Use protection during oral contact
✅Boost your immunity (eat well, rest, manage stress)
✅Don’t share personal items (especially lip products)
✅ Wash hands regularly
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