Question

How to prevent Hepatitis A?

Answer 1

Answer:

A safe and effective vaccine is available to prevent hepatitis A.

Explanation:

Alternatively, Safe water supply, food safety, improved sanitation, hand washing and the hepatitis A vaccine are the most effective ways to combat the disease. Persons at high risk, such as travellers to countries with high levels of infection, MSM and PWIDs can get vaccinated.

It is a liver disiease caused by  hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is spread by getting in contact with the infected person or contaminated food or water. So, to prevent it from happening, just stop using infected stuff.

Answer 2

Answer:

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.

Explanation:

You can take steps to reduce the risk of passing hepatitis A to others.

Avoid sexual activity. Avoid all sexual activity if you have hepatitis A.

Wash your hands thoroughly after using the toilet and changing diapers.

Don't prepare food for others while you're actively infected.