Hepatitis A: Prevention
Infectious liver disease, spread primarily through the fecal-oral route, caused by the hepatitis A virus; now preventable by vaccine. Most people recover and the infection does not become chronic.
Part of: Hepatitis A
About Hepatitis A Prevention
The hepatitis A vaccine offers immunity to adults and children older than age 1. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends routine hepatitis A vaccination for children aged 12 to 23 months and for adults who are at high risk for infection.
Treatment with immune globulin can provide short-term immunity to hepatitis A when given before exposure or within 2 weeks of exposure to the virus.
Avoiding tap water when traveling internationally and practicing good hygiene and sanitation also help prevent hepatitis A. NIH – National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases