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|  Hepatitis
A is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis
A can affect anyone. In the United States, hepatitis A can occur
in situations ranging from isolated cases of disease to widespread
epidemics.
Good personal
hygiene and proper sanitation can help prevent hepatitis A. Vaccines
are also available for long-term prevention of hepatitis A virus
infection in persons 12 months of age and older. Immune globulin
is available for short-term prevention of hepatitis A virus infection
in individuals of all ages.
More
information about Hepatitis A can be found at the following links:
CDC
is not a treatment facility.
If you are looking for information about what to do if you
have hepatitis A, visit the National
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Correctional
Settings
Educational
Materials
Foodborne
Hepatitis A
Links
(all external sites*)
- HepClinics
- online guide to free and low-cost hepatitis clinics for groups
at increased risk for viral hepatitis
- Indian
Health Service - federal health program for American Indians
and Native Americans
- StopHep.Com:
information on hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccine for men who
have sex with men (MSM)
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