08/04/2026
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have signs or symptoms of hepatitis A.
If you've been exposed to hepatitis A, having a hepatitis A vaccine or immunoglobulin therapy within two weeks of exposure may protect you from infection. Ask your doctor or your local health department about receiving the hepatitis A vaccine if:
You've traveled internationally recently, particularly to Mexico or South or Central America, or to areas with poor sanitation
A restaurant where you recently ate reports a hepatitis A outbreak
Someone close to you, such as someone you live with or your caregiver, is diagnosed with hepatitis A
You recently had sexual contact with someone who has hepatitis A