What are the prevention of hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A infection can be prevented by getting vaccine or immune globulin soon after coming into contact with the virus. Persons who have recently been exposed to HAV should get immune globulin or vaccine as soon as possible, but not more than 2 weeks after the last exposure.
What are the ways to protect yourself from hepatitis A B or C?
There are many ways you can reduce your chances of getting hepatitis:
- Get the vaccines for hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
- Use a condom during sex.
- Don’t share needles to take drugs.
- Practice good personal hygiene such as thorough hand-washing with soap and water.
- Don’t use an infected person’s personal items.
Is there a hep A and B combo vaccine?
Three combined hepatitis A and B vaccine preparations are commercially available in various countries: a two-dose paediatric formulation (Ambirix) [administered at months 0 and 6-12]; and a three-dose adult (Twinrix Adult) or paediatric (Twinrix Paediatric) formulation (administered at months 0, 1 and 6).
What does immune to hepatitis A and B mean?
surface antibody (sAby or anti-HBs): If this test is positive it means that a person is immune to the hepatitis B virus and does not carry infection.
How long is someone with Hepatitis A contagious?
You are most contagious soon after you are infected. Adults who are otherwise healthy are no longer contagious two weeks after the illness begins. Children and people with weak immune systems may be contagious for up to six months.
Who is most affected by Hepatitis A?
This is more common in individuals with existing liver disease and other illnesses often seen in homeless persons. Most children under 6 years of age do not have symptoms when they get hepatitis A. Older children and adults will usually have symptoms.
Can I donate blood if I’ve had Hepatitis A?
If you have signs or symptoms of hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) caused by a virus, or unexplained jaundice (yellow discoloration of the skin), you are not eligible to donate blood.