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Hepatitis A Outbreak Response: CDC Encourages Partnering with Harm Reduction Programs

Posted on May 08, 2019

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As you may be aware, multiple states across the country have reported outbreaks of person-to-person transmitted hepatitis A virus (HAV) infections, primarily among people who use drugs and people experiencing homelessness. Since 2016, more than 15,000 cases and 8,500 (57%) hospitalizations have been reported. Hospitalization rates have been higher than typically associated with HAV infection. […]

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