Resources

   The following resources may be of interest .

   RESOURCE DISCLAIMER:

   Any views expressed through listed Herpes Resources are those of the respective organizations    themselves and are not necessarily endorsed by HerpesLifeLine.

   For the layperson, bear in mind that it is not possible to diagnose diseases (or to diagnose them    yourself) over the Internet. If you suspect you might have a herpes infection or you have any related    health or prevention concerns, the best thing to do is seek medical attention and/or advice from    your physician right away. If you receive a diagnosis, he or she will tell you what steps (if any) you    should take.
   Please click on the appropriate links for your needs. Listings are by no means comprehensive.

Centers, Organizations, and Hotlines

• American Social Health Association (ASHA)
  Your Resource for Sexual Health Education Since 1914.
  ASHA is a comprehensive resource for patients and their partners, doctors, nurses, and health educators, offering herpes prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, disease management, and communications information. Regarded as America's authority on sexually transmitted disease patient education and advocacy, ASHA's publications cover the latest research and every aspect of the infection and its effect on people. Spanish publications are available. To order a free catalog, call (800) 783-9877.
   
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• CDC on Herpes
• CDC en Español 
  Contact information for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC offers a variety of materials to assist people in learning about herpes and ways to manage the disease. CDC-INFO Contact Center .
  1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
  Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
   
  
• National Herpes Hotline: (919) 361-8488
  The National Herpes Hotline is operated by ASHA as part of the Herpes Resource Center. The hotline, which currently answers more than 30,000 calls a year, provides free counseling on herpes and offers referrals. The hotline is open from 9 AM to 7 PM, Eastern time, Monday through Friday. ASHA coordinates more than 90 local support groups, called HELP groups, in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
   
• National STD Hotline (NSTDH): (800) 227-8922
  Health information hotline dedicated to providing accurate basic information, referrals, and educational materials about a wide variety of sexually transmitted diseases, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, genital warts, herpes, and human papillomavirus. NSTDH information specialists answer basic STD questions, refer callers to local public health clinics or other local resources, and send written information. Topics covered include transmission, prevention, treatment and follow-up. The hotline operates from 8 AM to 11 PM Eastern time, Monday through Friday.