County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Health
Acute Communicable Disease Control
313 N. Figueroa Street, #212
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 240-7941
Fax: (213) 482-4856
Email:acdc2@ph.lacounty.gov
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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver disease caused by the
hepatitis A virus (HAV). The best prevention against
hepatitis A is
vaccination and soap and water
hand hygiene.
News and Updates
Rx for Prevention: Clinical Recognition and Management of Hepatitis A:
Preventing Outbreaks in Los Angeles County, CME Available (November 2024)
LAC DPH News Release: Public Health Alerts Residents of Possible Exposure to Hepatitis A at Azay Restaurant in Little Tokyo
(8-8-24)
LAC DPH News Release: Public Health Investigating a Case of Reported Hepatitis A at an LA County Grocery Store (5-17-24)
LAC DPH Health Alert: Local Outbreak of Hepatitis A among Persons Experiencing Homelessness and/or who use Illicit Drugs
(5-10-24)
Press Release: Public Health Investigating a Case of
Reported Hepatitis A at Local Jail (6-2-23)
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