In rare cases, hepatitis A virus can cause liver failure and death. This is more common in older people and people with existing liver diseases. Find health recommendations for your destination. Hepatitis A is a common disease in countries throughout the world. Anyone who has not been vaccinated or had hepatitis A infection before can get infected. Travelers are more likely to get infected with hepatitis A if they visit rural areas, trek in backcountry areas, or frequently eat or drink in settings of poor sanitation.
However, even travelers who stay in urban areas, resorts, or luxury hotels, who wash their hands regularly, and who choose food and drinks carefully have been infected when visiting countries where hepatitis A is common. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against hepatitis A.
The hepatitis A vaccine is very effective and has been a routine childhood vaccine since The vaccine is recommended for international travelers 6 months of age or older going to countries where hepatitis A infection is common. Check if hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for your destination. Hepatitis A vaccine is given in two or three doses.
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Infants 6 through 11 months old traveling outside the United States when protection against hepatitis A is recommended should receive 1 dose of hepatitis A vaccine. These children should still get 2 additional doses at the recommended ages for long-lasting protection.
Older children and adolescents 2 through 18 years of age who were not vaccinated previously should be vaccinated. Adults who were not vaccinated previously and want to be protected against hepatitis A can also get the vaccine. In addition, a person who has not previously received hepatitis A vaccine and who has direct contact with someone with hepatitis A should get hepatitis A vaccine as soon as possible and within 2 weeks after exposure. In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone hepatitis A vaccination until a future visit.
Pregnant or breastfeeding people should be vaccinated if they are at risk for getting hepatitis A. Pregnancy or breastfeeding are not reasons to avoid hepatitis A vaccination. People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting hepatitis A vaccine. People sometimes faint after medical procedures, including vaccination. Tell your provider if you feel dizzy or have vision changes or ringing in the ears.
As with any medicine, there is a very remote chance of a vaccine causing a severe allergic reaction, other serious injury, or death. An allergic reaction could occur after the vaccinated person leaves the clinic.
If you see signs of a severe allergic reaction hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, or weakness , call and get the person to the nearest hospital. Your health care provider will usually file this report, or you can do it yourself. Claims regarding alleged injury or death due to vaccination have a time limit for filing, which may be as short as two years.
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