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. 2021 Mar;69(3):142.
doi: 10.1177/2165079920988687.

Hepatitis A

Stephanie Hammond  1
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Hepatitis A

Stephanie Hammond. Workplace Health Saf. 2021 Mar.

Abstract

Hepatitis A is a vaccine preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. The occupational health nurse should be aware of the signs and symptoms of the virus, educate workers about the infection, and recommend immunization for workers traveling or working in high-risk areas for hepatitis A.

Keywords: acute illnesses; communicable diseases; disease prevention; hepatitis A; immunizations.

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