Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a viral disease of the liver transmitted by close personal contact, including sexual contact, or consumption of food or water contaminated by an infected person. Hepatitis A causes fatigue, low appetite, stomach pain, nausea and jaundice for up to two months of infection. Vaccination is the best protection against hepatitis A infection.
Hepatitis A infection spreads from an infected person to other by personal contact or contact with objects or food they handle:
Vaccination is the best way to prevent hepatitis A virus infection. Hepatitis A vaccination is especially important for persons at higher risk:
In addition, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) also recommends routine hepatitis A vaccination for the following people:
Hepatitis A vaccine can be obtained through your healthcare provider or pharmacist. If you are uninsured or underinsured, vaccination is available through any county health department.
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County health department locations | http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/19,0,166,html | |
Hepatitis A information from the CDC | https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hav/index.htm |
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