Illness Prevention

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver which can be commonly transmitted via poor hygiene, through person to person spread or through contaminated foods or water.  Symptoms can include fever, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomitting and sometimes leading to jaundice.

Young children with hepatitis A often have mild or no symptoms at all but can pass the infection to others,

The videos below are a guide to symptoms, treatment and vaccination.  If you have any concerns, please in the first instance call NHS 111. 

 

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