What Is Hep A?
10. Is Hep A Preventable?
There is a vaccine for hep a, and it is an entirely preventable condition. Unfortunately, not everyone in the world has access to the vaccine, and many older people may not have received it during their childhood. In many areas today, children over the age of one are frequently vaccinated as a matter of course. However, there are still many people who are not immune and are at risk.
If you are a parent, getting your child vaccinated is a great way to keep them safe from future infections. If you are not vaccinated and are planning to travel to an area where infections are common or work in an at-risk industry, you should consider getting a vaccine as soon as possible. The vaccine is administered in the form of an injection. It may need to be given in two separate dosages spaced a few months apart, but once a person is immunized no further action should be necessary.
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