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Hepatitis A in Florida
Hepatitis A information line
- HepA@flhealth.gov
- 1-844-CALL-DOH (844-225-5364)
Toll free: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
October Key Points
In October 2024, 10 hepatitis A cases were reported in 6 counties. The number of reported hepatitis A cases in October increased from the previous month and was below the previous 5-year average.
In 2024, 91 hepatitis A cases were reported.
The best way to prevent hepatitis A infection is through vaccination. In October 2024, 50% of cases were not up-to-date on hepatitis A vaccinations and 30% had unknown vaccination status. Since 2006, hepatitis A vaccine has been recommended for all children at age 1 year. Hepatitis A vaccine is also recommended for certain adult high-risk groups, including persons using injection and non-injection drugs, persons experiencing homelessness, and men who have sex with men. To learn more about the hepatitis A vaccine, talk to your doctor or visit: CDC.gov/Vaccines/HCP/VIS
In October 2024, no cases were epidemiologially (epi) linked to another case. From January to October 2024, 6 cases were epidemiologically (epi) linked to another case.
In October 2024, there was an average of 0 contact to reported cases. Contacts are those who were exposed to the virus and recommended prophylaxis for illness prevention.
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