Hepatitis A is an acute liver infection caused by a virus. Infections occur from ingesting food or water contaminated by infected stool, and it can be easily passed from person to person. Most young children do not have symptoms or have an unrecognized infection. Most adults with hepatitis A have symptoms, including fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea and jaundice. Hepatitis A is often associated with travel to places where it is more common. A vaccine is available to prevent the disease.
Local Information
2023 Statistics
Incidence rate is the number of new cases of disease divided by the number of persons at risk for the disease during a particular time period.
Cases
0*
*Includes confirmed cases in 2023.
Incidence rate per 100,000 in 2023: 0
Incidence rate per 100,000 of Hepatitis A by year
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More Information about Hepatitis A |
Reporting |
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Report to the Health Unit immediately by phone at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229 if hepatitis A is suspected or confirmed as per Ontario Regulation 135/18 and amendments under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O., c.H.7. |
Should one go to childcare, school, camp, or work if they have hepatitis A? |
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Consult with the Health Unit. Exclude from high risk settings for 14 days after onset of symptoms, or 7 days after onset of jaundice, whichever comes earlier. Follow the direction of your healthcare provider, public health case, or occupational health at your workplace. |
Vaccine Information |
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Hepatitis A is preventable by vaccination. Check your vaccination records or call the Vaccine Preventable Diseases program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5252 to book a vaccination appointment or to obtain additional information. |
Healthcare Provider Information |
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Public Health Ontario: Hepatitis A Public Health Ontario: Hepatitis A Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Infectious Disease Protocol, Appendix 1: Hepatitis A Public Health Agency of Canada - Hepatitis A for Health Professionals Public Health Agency of Canada: Hepatitis A Vaccines - Canadian Immunization Guide |
Contact our Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229, or by email to cdc@healthunit.ca for more information.
Last updated: July 2024, by CDC