Wanting to know about people's experiences with HSV1 (Herpes simplex 1).

[Effete Snob]

2. Lol

https://www.self.com/story/covid-19-vaccine-herpes-shingles

“Headlines and social media posts spread misleading claims this week about the COVID-19 vaccines and herpes. Specifically, posts and articles (like this one from the New York Post) imply that some people developed herpes after getting their shots. But there are a lot of problems with these claims, including the fact that the study they're referencing was actually about herpes zoster—also called shingles—rather than genital herpes infections.

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So, no, the COVID-19 vaccine won't give you herpes. But bad headlines and social media panic could spread something much worse.”