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Hepatitis A Vaccine

Article culled from: https://www.passporthealthglobal.com/   What Is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a virus affecting the liver. It usually spreads through contaminated food or water. Unlike other forms of hepatitis, A cannot become a chronic infection. Symptoms often appear two to six weeks after exposure. This means a traveller can visit a country and return not knowing they’re infected. Some common hepatitis A symptoms include: Fatigue Low Appetite Stomach Pain and Nausea Jaundice These will persist for a few weeks, severe cases can last months. Death is rare. How Does Hepatitis