Common Signs and Symptoms:
Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (H.A.V.). The virus is found in the stool of persons with the disease. It is usually spread by close personal contact, by contaminated food or water and infected food handlers.
Hepatitis A can cause: mild “flu-like” illness, jaundice (yellow skin or eyes), severe stomach pains and diarrhea. People with hepatitis A often have to be hospitalized (up to about one person out of five). Sometimes, hepatitis A causes death (about 100 per year in the U.S.). A person who has hepatitis A can easily pass the disease to others within the same household. Hepatitis A vaccine can prevent hepatitis A.
Although the possibility is extremely rare, patients should be aware that any vaccine may cause a shock-like or anaphylactic reaction. For your protection, MinuteClinic recommends the following precautions:
- Remain in the clinic waiting area for 20 minutes after receiving your vaccination.
- Alert the practitioner if you experience any systemic allergic reaction.
All MinuteClinic practitioners are trained to respond to anaphylactic reactions and will see that you receive immediate medical attention.
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