Herpes and the Military ... need some guidance

[Marie14]

I have been thinking about joining the army guard or air guard for a while now and right before my diagnosis I was dead set on it. Now I am not sure if I will be able to. I am kind of nervous/ashamed to tell my recruiter. I am unsure of what to do. Can I join with HSV2? Should I disclose to my recruiter?

[ihaveittoo]

Hello @Corissa,

 

I got h while in the military. It will not disqualify you. No need to worry about that.

 

I see no reason to disclose to your recruiter. He/She doesn't need to know since this won't possibly disqualify you.

 

You may or may not disclose to the medical people when you have your induction physical. If outbreaks are a constant problem I would. You'll be able to get an antiviral prescription to help you out. If you choose to disclose to medical take along any documentaion you have to confirm your diagnosis. They don't do blood test for h. All they'll do is a swab if you have an outbreak.

 

Good luck to you.Thank you for being willing to serve your country.

[WCSDancer2010]

Herpes is NOT a disqualifying condition for any of the Military branches ... if it was, our Military budget would be a LOT smaller ;)

 

This was discussed here:

 

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/2757/herpes-diagnosisherpes-and-the-coast-guard

 

Details of disqualifiers are here: http://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/disqualifiers-medical-conditions.html