About Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Most commonly transmitted by the orofecal route, such as contaminated food, the best ways to prevent the disease are vaccination and careful hand washing.

On this page:
Overview of Hepatitis A
Vaccination
Travel

Overview of Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis A Facts
  Fact sheet with general information about hepatitis A, including symptoms, complications, tests, and treatment.

What to know about hepatitis A (PDF) Infographic showing the symptoms, transmission, risk populations, and treatment for hepatitis A.

Vaccination

Who needs the hepatitis A vaccine? When should they get it?

• Immunize.org: Hepatitis A Vaccine: What You Need to Know
  CDC's Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) available in English and other languages from Immunize.org (formerly the Immunization Action Coalition).
• Immunize.org: Hepatitis A is a Serious Liver Disease; Vaccination Can Protect You (PDF)
  Fact sheet about hepatitis A and who should get vaccinated.
• Immunization: Me and My Family
  Vaccination schedules for children and adults.
• Minnesota's College Immunization Law 
  Post-secondary students in Minnesota must be given information about hepatitis.

Travel

• Travel Health
  International travel information from MDH, including lists of vaccines recommended for various countries around the world. Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for travelers to a number of countries.
• CDC: Travelers' Health: Hepatitis, Viral, Type A
  CDC's main page on hepatitis A and international travel.