Hepatitis A infection is caused by a virus that leads to inflammation of the liver. It is usually spread by food prepared or handled by an infected person who does not wash his/her hands. It may be spread by water contaminated by human feces. The first common symptoms are fever, loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea and tiredness. This is followed by dark-colored urine and the yellowing of the skin. Symptoms begin to appear about a month after exposure.

Outbreaks

• 2017 Hepatitis A Outbreak

Information for the General Public

• Fact Sheet
• Fact Sheet for Childcare/Schools Settings

Information for Public Health Departments

• Disease Plan
• Case Report Form
• IBIS Indicator Report: Hepatitis A Infections
• Manual for the Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Information for Healthcare Professionals

• Hepatitis A Information for Healthcare Professionals - CDC
• Hepatitis A Information for Healthcare Professionals - Immunization Action Coalition
• CDC STD Treatment Guidelines

Information for Schools/Childcare Facilities

• Utah Immunization Guidebook

Resources

• American Academy of Pediatrics
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
• Mayo Clinic
• MedLine Plus
• The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Vaccine Education Center
• Utah Immunization Program