Immunization - Preventable Diseases

What is Hepatitis A?

Hepatitis A is a virus that infects the liver. The virus enters the body through the mouth by eating something contaminated, grows in the liver and is present in the blood and feces after about two weeks. Most children who get the disease usually do not feel that sick. When someone gets Hepatitis A, they can have a fever, feel poorly, have dark urine and look yellow (jaundice).

Last Updated: 5/5/00

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