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Herpes Cure Advocacy
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We are a grassroots membership-based, international advocacy organization with a goal of treatment, cure and prevention for Herpes Simplex Virus types 1 + 2.

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🌟 Our 2024 Annual Report is here! 🌟

Discover the milestones and impact we achieved together this past year. Thank you for being part of our journey!

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2024 HCA Annual Report
As we reflect on the past year, we are thrilled to share our 2024 Annual Report with you. This report offers a comprehensive look at the impact we’ve achieved together, the challenges we’ve faced, …
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Herpes awareness, education, and advocacy deserve attention. 💜 Watch and share this video to help spread the word and support continued progress toward better treatments and a cure.

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HSV Infections During Pregnancy: What Are The Risks For The Baby?
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October 8, 2026 at 4:42 PM
At Herpes Cure Advocacy, we are committed to advancing awareness, education, and research toward better treatments and a cure for herpes simplex viruses (HSV).

Watch here: youtu.be/vlsqT2T_QZI

#HerpesAdvocacy #HSV #PublicHealth #Research
HCA Pipeline 5.0 Release Event
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October 8, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Important development for herpes advocacy

The FDA has taken action against unapproved products marketed for herpes and other STIs.

People living with HSV deserve evidence-based information, legitimate treatment options, and protection from unapproved health claims.
October 7, 2026 at 9:36 PM
October 5, 2026 at 10:07 PM
🧬 Herpes Cure Pipeline 5.0 is coming!

We’re taking a look at the latest developments in HSV research, including clinical development, vaccines, antiviral approaches, and future research priorities.

Coming early October!

🌐 Visit HCA⁠

#HSV #HerpesCure #HerpesResearch #EndTheStigma
September 26, 2026 at 3:59 PM
💜 Living Well with HSV

In this video, Dr. Ina Park shares information and perspective on living well with HSV, helping to replace fear and stigma with knowledge and understanding.

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#HerpesAwareness #HSV #HerpesEducation #EndTheStigma #HerpesCureAdvocacy
Living Well with HSV Dr. Ina Park
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September 25, 2026 at 1:44 PM
The HSV research landscape keeps moving. 🧬

Since Pipeline 4.0, new developments have emerged across vaccines, antivirals, gene editing & more.

What’s changed?

Herpes Cure Pipeline 5.0 is coming. 👀

#HSV #HerpesCure #HerpesResearch

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Herpes Simplex Virus 101: The Basics -
The basics on the prevalence, epidemiology, and public health impact of Herpes Simplex Virus. Prevalence, Demographics, and Data on Herpes Simplex Virus 2018 NCHS Data Brief: Prevalence of Herpes Simp...
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September 21, 2026 at 11:16 PM
September 5, 2026 at 12:46 AM
🎬 Nobody Needs to Know is a short dark comedy about herpes, disclosure, stigma, and navigating difficult conversations after an HSV diagnosis.

Written, directed & starring Rachel Rosenstein, the film is inspired by her own experience.

Watch the film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho-v...

#HSV
NOBODY NEEDS TO KNOW | Omeleto
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August 10, 2026 at 10:21 PM
🚨 Something exciting is on the horizon.

The Herpes Cure Advocacy Cure Pipeline is getting its biggest update yet.

Stay tuned. 👀

The future of HSV research is moving forward, and we can’t wait to share what’s next.

#HerpesCureAdvocacy #HerpesResearch #HSV #HerpesCure

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Herpes Cure Advocacy -
A grassroots nonprofit for HSV-1 & HSV-2 Advocating the cureEnding the stigma Herpes Cure Advocacy is a volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) accelerating research, education, and policy, working toward a future...
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August 3, 2026 at 3:37 PM
A new resource for the HSV community 💜

Kind is a dating app created specifically for people living with HSV, with a focus on privacy, safety, and meaningful connections.

#HSV #Herpes #EndTheStigma
July 20, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Should herpes be part of routine STI screening?

Watch HCA Board Member and UCLA researcher Dr. Lao-Tzu Allan-Blitz discuss the latest science and what it could mean for the future of HSV screening.

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Is It Time to Start Screening for Herpes?
YouTube video by Herpes Cure Advocacy
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July 19, 2026 at 10:18 PM
ICYMI: We hosted Dr. Harvey M. Friedman on April 9 to discuss herpes vaccine development.

🧬 mRNA vaccines targeting multiple proteins
🧪 Strong preclinical results
👩‍🔬 Early human trials show promise

Watch the full talk:
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#HerpesResearch #HSV2 #STIAwareness
Genital herpes vaccine development, one lab's approach with Dr. Friedman
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April 14, 2026 at 1:50 AM
A new dating app called Vela was built by members of the community for people living with HSV, HPV, HIV, and other chronic conditions.

Sign up and get verified during the launch month to receive your first month of premium limited to the first 1,000 verified users.

Join the waitlist:
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April 9, 2026 at 10:27 PM
New educational talk announcement:

Join us for a scientific update with Dr. Harvey Friedman on HSV vaccine research and clinical trial progress.

📅 April 9, 2026
🕒 3:00–4:00 PM ET

Register here:
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#HSV #VaccineResearch #PatientAdvocacy
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Genital herpes vaccine development, one lab's approach with Dr. Friedman. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Genital herpes vaccine development, one lab's approach with Dr. Friedman. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting...
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March 29, 2026 at 10:42 PM
STI Awareness Week is April 12–18.
Start the conversation. Get tested. Reduce stigma.

Download the toolkit:
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March 25, 2026 at 9:19 PM
A new study reports a rise in severe neonatal herpes infections after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Researchers identified 62 HSV cases among 632,000+ infants, with an incidence of 9.8 per 100,000 births. 

The most severe form of disease increased after 2021. 
Study Finds Rise in Severe Neonatal Herpes Infections After Pandemic - Oakland Today
A new study published in Pediatrics suggests that cases of the most severe form of herpes infection in newborns rose significantly following the COVID pandemic. The findings also indicate that herpes ...
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March 16, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Terri Warren, RN — one of the leading experts in HSV education — answers important questions about herpes, testing, transmission, and living with HSV in this recording.

Education reduces stigma. Accurate information matters.

🎧 Watch here:
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#HSV #HerpesEducation #EndTheStig
How Clinicians and Patients Talk about Herpes: Bridging the Disconnect
YouTube video by Herpes Cure Advocacy
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March 11, 2026 at 3:57 PM
March 5 | 5 PM EST

Join us for
How Clinicians and Patients Talk About Herpes: Bridging the Disconnect

Featuring herpes expert Terri Warren, discussing how patients and clinicians can improve communication in care.

Register: lnkd.in/gvXaA2Kf

#herpes #livingwithherpes #patientadvocacy #sexualhealt
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March 3, 2026 at 11:14 PM
🗓 March 5 | 5 PM EST
💬 How Clinicians and Patients Talk About #Herpes

Join Terri Warren, NP (40+ years of herpes care experience), for a powerful conversation on improving patient-provider communication.

🔗 Register: lnkd.in/gvXaA2Kf

#LivingWithHerpes #PatientAdvocacy #SexualHealth #FindACure
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February 28, 2026 at 8:50 PM
📣 Upcoming Talk — March 5, 5 PM EST

How Clinicians & Patients Talk About #Herpes
with Terri Warren (40+ years in herpes care)

For people living with herpes, loved ones, and clinicians in primary care, ID & SRH.
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February 21, 2026 at 1:53 AM
📢 Upcoming Educational Webinar
How Clinicians and Patients Talk About Herpes: Bridging the Disconnect

Despite HSV’s prevalence, many patients face stigma, limited education, and gaps in care.

📅 March 5 | 5–6 PM EST
🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Challenges in Clinical Care with Terri Warren. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Challenges in Clinical Care with Terri Warren. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Phase 1B data presented by Dr. Grace Wang showed promising reductions in viral shedding and outbreaks for investigational long-acting HSV therapies.

Science is moving — and HSV research continues to progress.

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#Virology
#LongActingTherapies
#MedicalScience
#EndTheStigma
Assembly Bio: Redefining the Treatment of Recurrent Genital Herpes Through Long-Acting Innovation
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February 11, 2026 at 1:55 AM
🔴 DAY OF EVENT
TODAY is the day.

Join us for an exclusive scientific discussion with Assembly Bio on advancing long-acting treatments for recurrent genital herpes.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Assembly Bio: Redefining the Treatment of Recurrent Genital Herpes Through Long-Acting Innovation.. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Assembly Bio: Redefining the Treatment of Recurrent Genital Herpes Through Long-Acting Innovation.. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email...
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February 5, 2026 at 11:15 AM