herpes vaccine research

Herpes vaccine research aims to develop a method to prevent infections caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which causes cold sores and genital herpes. Scientists are exploring various approaches, including vaccines that teach the immune system to recognize and fight the virus before infection occurs or reduce its severity. Challenges include the virus's ability to hide in nerve cells and remain dormant. Recent advancements involve innovative vaccine designs targeting different parts of the virus to stimulate stronger immunity, ongoing clinical trials are evaluating their safety and effectiveness, with the goal of providing a reliable preventive or therapeutic option in the future.