Mar 23, 2021 | Vaccination

Hepatitis A

Age1 Year Old +

OralNo

BoostersAvailable

Doses

The schedule is an initial dose followed by a booster dose six months after the initial dose this provides protection for a long as 25 years.

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Hepatitis A is a viral disease that is transmitted through contaminated food and water, mostly by feacal matter i.e human waste. It can also be transmitted by blood, although rarely, and even through unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected person. Hepatitis A is a serious viral disease that affects the liver affecting the normal function of the liver.

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