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Hepatitis Deaths in Louisiana, USA

A second death due to hepatitis A has been reported by state health authorities. The on-going epidemic has resulted in 674 cases of this infection. Approximately 56 percent of those cases resulted in hospitalizations. The most-affected area has been the Livingston Parish.

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 and close personal contact (including sexual activities) with infected persons.

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