How many infants born in the United States are breastfed? The CDC National Immunization Survey is a nationally representative sample of the U.S. population that provides the percent of U.S. children who are breastfed by birth year. Rates are provided on breastfeeding initiation, duration, and exclusivity.
Valtrex (valacyclovir) is an antiviral medication used to treat infections with: 1  herpes zoster (shingles), 2  herpes simplex genitalis (genital herpes), 3  and herpes labialis (cold sores).
People who have frequent outbreaks of herpes, whether in the form of cold sores or genital herpes, may be prescribed long-term treatment with Valtrex to minimize these outbreaks. Taking the drug regularly can help those who get frequent outbreaks suppress the virus and keep recurrences to a minimum.