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  • Reminder of vaccination (3rd dose)

    To ensure the effectiveness of vaccination against hepatitis A and B (Twinrix), three (3) doses are required :

    1re


    2e :

    1 month after the first dose

    3e :

    6 months after the first dose

    This tool lets you send a friendly reminder for your third dose of vaccine.

    Please enter the date of the second dose as well as your email address. You will be notified within five (5) months.

    Date of the second vaccine:

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    What are the best ways to avoid spreading genital herpes?

     

    • If you have a new sexual partner, discuss herpes and other STIs openly with them before sexual relations.
    • Abstinence is the only sure method to prevent the spread of herpes from one person to another.
    • Using the condom properly, covering all infected regions, and using it every time, are effective methods to reduce the spread of the herpes virus, although the risk is not entirely eliminated. Long-term use of a condom in a monogamous relationship is a question that the couple should discuss.
    • Avoid sexual relations if you notice lesions on your partner.
    • Use a suppressive therapy — see How is herpes treated.
    • A major study published recently found that when test subjects who were infected with herpes followed a suppression therapy that included a daily dose of valacyclovir (Valtrex), the therapy was effective in reducing the spread of symptomatic herpes by more than 50%. Interesting results!
       

     

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    Genital Herpes