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Can hepatitis a be prevented?
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HAV vaccine: Yes, hepatitis a can be prevented by a vaccine and there are immunoglobulins available to prevent disease after exposure.
Answered 12/5/2014
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Yes: There is a vaccine against hepatitis a, given in 2 doses, separated by at least 6 months.
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