Acute Communicable
Disease Control

 
Contact Information
County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Health
Acute Communicable Disease Control
313 N. Figueroa Street, #212
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 240-7941
Fax: (213) 482-4856
Email:acdc2@ph.lacounty.gov

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Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). The best prevention against hepatitis A is vaccination and soap and water hand hygiene.

News and Updates
  • LAC DPH News Release: Public Health Alerts Residents of Possible Exposure to Hepatitis A at Azay Restaurant in Little Tokyo (8-8-24)
  • LAC DPH News Release: Public Health Investigating a Case of Reported Hepatitis A at an LA County Grocery Store (5-17-24)
  • LAC DPH Health Alert: Local Outbreak of Hepatitis A among Persons Experiencing Homelessness and/or who use Illicit Drugs (5-10-24)
  • Press Release: Public Health Investigating a Case of Reported Hepatitis A at Local Jail (6-2-23)

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