Hepatitis A Vaccine
What Is Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). HAV is found in the stool of persons with Hepatitis A. It is usually spread by close personal contact and by eating food or drinking water containing HAV.
Who should get Hepatitis A vaccine and when?
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.
Hepatitis A vaccine is also recommended for the following people:
- International travelers
- Men who have sexual contact with other men
- People who use injection or non-injection drugs
- People who have occupational risk for infection
- People who anticipate close contact with an international adoptee
- People experiencing homelessness
- People with HIV
- People with chronic liver disease
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.
Out-Call Service
Yes, we can come to you to make staying healthy even easier. For groups of 10 or more, a nurse will come to your facility.
Walk-In Service
Walk-in service is available at our three conveniently located Mid-South offices with front door parking and no waiting!
Car-Side Service
For persons with impaired mobility, we offer complimentary car-side service. Let The Shot Nurse serve you!