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Oral herpes (mouth sores, skin lesions in non-genital sites) can’t be prevented. Exposure occurs during everyday life. However, genital herpes can be prevented by avoiding sexual contact with someone who has an active herpes infection and through the use of condoms. For more information, visit American Social Health Association: Learn About Herpes.
