Prevention of Hepatitis A Virus Infection in the United States: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2020

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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Last Reviewed: July 2020

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends the hepatitis A vaccine for:

  • Children ages 12 to 23 months  
  • Children and adolescents ages 2 to 18 years who haven’t previously been vaccinated
  • At-risk adults and adults who request protection, even if they do not have a risk factor 

The recommendations also offer guidance for these circumstances:

  • Vaccination before travel
  • Prevention of disease after exposure to hepatitis A
  • Prevention of hepatitis A in settings where services are provided to adults
  • Steps to take during outbreaks of hepatitis A
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Nelson NP, Weng MK, Hofmeister MG, et al. (2020). Prevention of Hepatitis A Virus Infection in the United States: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 2020. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/rr/rr6905a1.htm