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Hepatitis A outbreak in Antofagasta, Chile

Health authorities have reported 74 people infected with Hepatitis A. The infections are presumed to be related to buying and consuming contaminated food from street vendors.

Advice

Travellers should be aware that hepatitis A is preventable through vaccination. When there is a risk of exposure to hepatitis A virus, travellers can basically eliminate this risk by obtaining the vaccine prior to travelling and by exercising caution and avoiding consuming contaminated food and water.

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