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).
What is Valtrex? Valtrex (valacyclovir) is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus to help the body fight the infection. Valtrex is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles (herpes zoster) in adults. Valtrex is used to treat cold sores in children who are at least 12 years old, or chickenpox in children who are at least 2 years old.