Outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Infections

CDC HEALTH ADVISORY

Distributed via the CDC Health Alert Network

June 11, 2018, 0800 ET (8:00 AM ET)

Outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Infections among Persons Who Use Drugs and Persons Experiencing Homelessness

Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments are investigating hepatitis A outbreaks in multiple states among persons reporting drug use and/or homelessness and their contacts. This Health Alert Network (HAN) Advisory alerts public health departments, healthcare facilities, and programs providing services to affected populations about these outbreaks of hepatitis A infections and provides guidance to assist in identifying and preventing new infections.

Read the full advisory here (PDF file).