Hepatitis A Outbreak Across Ohio Targets Drug Users
06/29/18 – 4:43 P.M.
There has been a statewide outbreak of Hepatitis A in Ohio. Hancock Public Health epidemiologist Chad Masters said that there have been a few cases in our area.
Masters said that they are concerned about drug users.
He added that another group at risk is men having sex with men. Masters explained that Hep A is transmitted by fecal-oral contact. You can avoid it by staying clean and washing your hands. Vaccines are also available.