Be Healthy Blog

Living with Herpes

Did you know…

• One in four women has herpes and one out of every five men has herpes.
• Roughly 2/3 of all Americans who acquire herpes are under the age of 25.
• It is easier to transmit herpes male to female than it is female to male.
• Up to 1 million Americans are infected with genital herpes every year.
• There are more than 50 legitimate herpes dating sites available to those with the disease.
• The herpes virus has grown fastest among young white teenagers.
• In 1994, the combined costs associated with herpes was more than $237 million.