Hepatitis A — United States
Health officials warn Hoosiers to take precautions against hepatitis A because of an ongoing outbreak both here and in other states. The State Department of Health has confirmed 698 outbreak-related cases since last November 2017. Indiana normally only sees about 20 cases in a 12-month period.
“Hepatitis A vaccine is available from healthcare providers and pharmacies as routine preventive care,” said Teresa Krupka, public health nurse for the Hendricks County Health Department. “Handwashing
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