What is Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a virus that causes an acute illness which mainly targets the liver. It can either cause a mild, self-terminating disease or liver failure, especially in pregnant women.
It is very similar to an acute Hepatitis B infection. It is a very infectious disease and can easily transmit through contaminated food and water.
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Types of Vaccines
- Rotaviral vaccination
- Newborn Baby Vaccination
- Varicella Vaccination
- Pertussis vaccination
- Mumps vaccination
- Adult Vaccination
- BCG Vaccination
- Polio Vaccination
- Swine flu Vaccination
- Rubella vaccination
- Rabies vaccination
- MMR vaccination
- Typhoid vaccination
- HPV vaccination
- Tetanus Vaccination
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Measles Vaccination
- Yellow Fever Vaccination
- Pneumococcal Vaccination
- Chickenpox Vaccination
Symptoms of Hepatitis A
It presents as
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Jaundice
- Pain in the right upper abdomen
- Tiredness.
How to Treat and Prevent Hepatitis A?
The treatment is mostly symptom-based, and we can give adequate fluids, bland food, and anti-fever medication like paracetamol.
In case of acute liver failure, antivirals and liver transplantation may be done.
Hepatitis A, however, is a vaccine-preventable disease; in countries like India, where it is endemic, It is a boon.
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FAQs
What is the cost of the hepatitis A vaccine?
It can vary from 1000-2000 rupees depending on the dose required, the vaccine’s company and the hospital where you are getting vaccinated.
When to take Hepatitis A dose?
One should take it at 12-23 months of age and a booster six months later. Adults must take two doses of the vaccine 6-12 months apart.
What are the side effects of the hepatitis A vaccine?
- Pain and swelling at the site of injection.
- Redness at the site of injection