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Prevention
and Vaccination > The
Hepatitis A Vaccine
The Hepatitis A Vaccine
The hepatitis A vaccine is recommended
for children and adults living with chronic
hepatitis B infections. This vaccine
will protect them from another liver virus
and help prevent additional stress to their
livers.
The hepatitis A vaccine is also recommended
for those who live in parts of the U.S. that
have high rates of hepatitis A infections, as
well as those who travel abroad to countries
where hepatitis B is common (Asia, Africa, South
America, Pacific Islands, Eastern Europe, and
the Middle East).
Hepatitis A Infections
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection.
It is spread through contaminated food and water
(oral-fecal route of transmission). Older persons
are more likely to have symptoms than children.
Symptoms usually occur suddenly and can include
fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal
pain, dark urine and jaundice (yellow skin and
eyes).  Learn
more.
Blood Tests
There is a simple blood test for diagnosing
hepatitis A. Most people recover without any
complications and there is no chronic infection
associated with hepatitis A.
Approved Hepatitis
A Vaccines
(for children >2 years and adults)
Approved Combined
Hepatitis A and B Vaccine
(for adults only)
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