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Hepatitis A (Hep A)

The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health is advising of a local increase in hepatitis A, spread through person-to-person contact particularly in the following groups:

  • People experiencing unstable housing or homelessness
  • People who use drugs, or 
  • People who were recently incarcerated.

In November 2019, a Public Health Alert was issued advising healthcare providers to consider hepatitis A for patients in any of those groups.

This increase in hepatitis A through person-to-person is being seen nationwide.   More information is available at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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What are the symptoms of hepatitis A?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Frequently Asked Questions provides a list of symptoms and recommendations.

What can I do to protect myself?