ABOUT
Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the Hepatitis A virus. It can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months. Hepatitis A is usually spread when a person ingests fecal matter — even in microscopic amounts — from contact with objects, food, or drinks contaminated by the feces or stool of an infected person.
The best way to prevent Hepatitis A is by getting vaccinated.
COMMUNITY
- CDC Information: Hepatitis A
- CDC Information: Hepatitis A Vaccination
- CDC Information: General Fact Sheet (Español)
- Disease and Vaccines Information
- Vaccine Information Sheet
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
- Report within 24 HOURS to the local health department.
- Prevention of Hepatitis A After Exposure to Hepatitis A Virus and in International Travelers
- Post-Exposure Recommendations
- CDC Guidelines for Vaccinating Pregnant Women
- Vaccination information for healthcare providers
- Hepatitis FAQ for Health Professionals
- Viral Hepatitis Serology Training
LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
- Surveillance Protocol
- Case Definition
- WVEDSS
- Case Report Form
- CDC VPD Surveillance Manual Hepatitis A
- The Pink Book
- Infection Time Frame and Immunoglobulin (IG) Dosage calculators
- Viral Hepatitis Surveillance and Case Management: Guidance for State, Territorial, and Local Health Departments
- Hepatitis A High-Risk Occupations Questionnaire
