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Hepatitis A Virus (HAV)

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Hepatitis A is an acute viral infection causing inflammation of the liver. Despite being a significant problem in the 1990s, hepatitis A has become less common in Australia, largely due to the vaccination program that was established for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in 1999.

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Despite being a significant health problem in the 1990s, hepatitis A has become considerably less common in Australia, largely due to the hepatitis A vaccination program that was established for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in 1999. Nevertheless, it is still important to remain vigilant and practise effective hygiene in order to prevent new outbreaks of this virus from arising.

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Donna Murnane
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Katrina mckee
23 Apr 2022
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marie Camacho
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Hailey McPaul
28 Sep 2021
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Marya Saeed
28 Sep 2021
So simple, short, and easy to understand. Highly recommended if you want a quick brush up of Hep A Virus.
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