Hepatitis A outbreaks are currently ongoing in San Diego and Santa Cruz counties. The large majority of cases have occurred in persons who are homeless and/or use illicit drugs (injection and non-injection), with several cases also occurring among people who provide services to the homeless.
Although Hepatitis A is very contagious, you can take the following steps to prevent Hepatitis A:
- Get vaccinated for Hepatitis A
- Don’t have sex with someone who has Hepatitis A infection
- Use your own towels, toothbrushes and eating utensils
- Don’t share food, drinks, or smokes with other people
- Wash hands with soap and water after using the bathroom, changing diapers, and before preparing, serving or eating food
**Hepatitis A News Release, September 2017
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