Vaccines and Immunizations
Hepatitis A
| Overview | Hepatitis A is an infection caused by the hepatitis A virus |
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| Infection Route | Spread by eating food or drinking water contaminated with infected feces |
| Symptoms | High fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, jaundice, etc. |
| Progress | Most acute hepatitis is recovered within 3 months. Progression to fulminant hepatic failure is rare |
| Prevention | Wash hands, cook food thoroughly |
| Vaccination | 2 doses (0, 6-12 months) |