Hepatitis A

What is Hepatitis A?

Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus. It can vary from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months.

 

Who is at risk?

  • Men who have sex with men

  • People with a history of substance abuse

  • People currently homeless or in transient living

  • People in correctional facilities

  • People with underlying liver disease

  • People in close contact with any of the above

What are the symptoms of Hepatitis A?

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How can I protect from Hepatitis A?

Wash your hands and get the Hepatitis A vaccine

 
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Who should get vaccinated against Hepatitis A?

  • Men who have sex with men

  • People with a history of substance abuse

  • People currently homeless or in transient living

  • People in correctional facilities

  • People with underlying liver disease

  • People in close contact with any of the above

  • Food service workers

  • Healthcare workers or first responders