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Hepatitis A

Caused by the Hepatitis A Virus (HAV)

• Transmitted through contaminated food and water.
• There is no chronic infection (no long-term liver damage).
• Once you have been infected with hepatitis A, you cannot get it again.
• Good personal hygiene and proper sanitation can help prevent hepatitis A.
• A safe vaccine is available for children 12 months and older, as well as teens and adults.

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• Hepatitis D