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The New Zealand Herpes Foundation

was founded in 1994 by an alliance of patients, health and medical professionals to provide accurate information, improved management, and support for people affected by herpes.

We aim to:

Find out some of the key facts about Herpes

dispel the myths

increase public awareness by education campaigns

improve the medical management of people with herpes

If you would like a copy of the patient information pamphlets, please order our information pack, which is mailed in a plain envelope.

Parenting and Herpes Parents commonly tell us about worries they have about passing on genital herpes to their children in the course of daily life. New Zealand Herpes Foundation Counsellor Catherine Cook gives some advice on parenting, children and genital herpes. Click here to find out more.

New Zealand Herpes Foundation Counsellor Catherine Cook discusses an article published in the Metro magazine about a Herpes Cure fraud in "The Herpes Spot" blog. Click here to find out more.

The New Zealand Sexual Health Society Conference 2010 will be held at the James Cook Hotel, Wellington, 9-11 September 2010. Click here to find out more.