18/06/2026
🟡 Hepatitis A: Protect Your Child with Vaccination
Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver. It spreads through contaminated food, water, and poor hand hygiene. While many children recover completely, some can become seriously ill.
Watch for these symptoms:
• Fever
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea or vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Dark urine
• Yellow eyes and skin (jaundice)
💉 Hepatitis A Vaccine
The Hepatitis A vaccine is a safe and highly effective way to protect your child.
Recommended schedule:
✅ First dose: At 12 months of age
✅ Second dose: 6 months later (for inactivated vaccine)
The vaccine provides long-lasting protection and greatly reduces the risk of severe illness
can also protect their children by:
✔ Washing hands with soap before meals and after using the toilet
✔ Drinking safe, clean water
✔ Eating freshly prepared food
✔ Maintaining good sanitation
Prevention is always better than treatment. A simple vaccine today can protect your child's liver for years to come.
Dr. Suman Mishra
MBBS, DCH, DNB, DPAA
Senior Consultant Pediatrician & Allergy Specialist
Sparsh Child Care, Ashiana Nagar, Patna