Hepatitis A News

Hepatitis A symptoms include fatigue, fever, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, itching, and jaundice.

Unusual rains in the National Capital Region have led to a rise in diseases like Hepatitis A and E and eye flu. Doctor shares facts.

Viral hepatitis is a global health problem that caused 1.34 million deaths in 2015, which is higher than the deaths caused by tuberculosis and HIV Hepatitis B and C are solely responsible for 96 per cent of hepatitis mortality There are many different types of Hepatitis viruses (A to E), but B and E are the most concerning types

Hepatitis A is often perceived as a mild self-limiting illness, but it can still cause severe symptoms, especially in those with pre-existing liver conditions Unlike bacterial infections treated with antibiotics, hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E are caused by viruses and cannot be cured with antibiotics Both hepatitis B and C can be asymptomatic for a prolonged period, leading to a silent progression of liver damage

More than 25 cases of hepatitis A and jaundice cases have been reported till now. The authority has sent the water samples for testing and the results are likely to come in the next two to three days. The exact cause of the infection is still being examined.

The function of the liver is to process nutrients, filtering the blood, and fighting infections Almost 325 million people across the globe are living with Viral Hepatitis Every year almost 1.34 million deaths occur due to Hepatitis In India, about 2,50,000 people die of viral hepatitis or its sequelae every year

The emergency proclamation will allow the state to increase the supply of adult Hepatitis A vaccines to meet current needs, aiming to help control the outbreak.  

According to the Word Health Organisation (WHO), the risk of Hepatitis A is associated with lack of safe water, poor sanitation and hygiene.

 Considering the size of the epidemic, anyone and everyone can be at risk. But you can take steps to reduce your risk of infection.  

Here are some essential vaccines that adults need to take.