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. More information about hepatitis A is
available here.
News and Updates
Press Release: Public Health Investigating a Case of
Reported Hepatitis A at Local Jail (6-2-23)
CDC Health Update: Updated Recommendations for
Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute
Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology (5-12-22)
CDC Health Advisory: Recommendations for Adenovirus
Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis
of Unknown Etiology (4-21-22)
News Release: Public Health Alerts Residents of
Possible Exposure to Hepatitis A at Sunlife Organics
Juice Bar in West Hollywood (3-25-22)
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