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Hepatitis A, also known as infectious hepatitis, is a highly contagious disease and is the most common form of hepatitis. Learn about its causes, prevention, and symptoms.
Hepatitis A Fact Sheet and Vaccine Information
Hepatitis A information and Hepatitis A vaccine information as well as Hepatitis A signs and symptoms.
Hepnet: Hepatitis A Infocenter
Links to articles and abstracts on hepatitis A are available at this site, including fast facts, Merck's hepatitis A facts, and news reports with the latest information
Hepatitis A From Merck
This site created by the manufacturers of the hepatitis A vaccine answers questions about this disease.
CDC: Viral Hepatitis A
The CDC has created a hepatitis A fact sheet and discusses frequently asked questions at this site.
What I Need To Know About Hepatitis A
Easy to read article from the National Digestive Diseases Information clearinghouse describes hepatitis A, how it is transmitted, and prevention of this disease.
Immunization Action Coalition
Information is provided on the risks of hepatitis A infection for gay men. The article emphasizes the importance of getting a vaccination for protection against this virus for those at high risk.
USFDA On Hepatitis A
This excellent pamphlet from the Food and Drug Administration discusses the morphology of this virus, its transmission modes, symptoms of the disease and a discussion of outbreaks that have occurred.

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