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I eat outside at places that don't use gloves, am i in risk of getting hepatitis a or other sicknesses? or i'm thinking too much?do i need check-up?

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

Hepatitis A: It is a concern when eating foods from unknown source and different risks for location but there is an effective vaccine you could have

Answered 2/25/2018

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Eating out: Frequent hand washing may also suffice

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A member asked:

I eat outside at places that don't use gloves, am i in risk of getting hepatitis a or other sicknesses? or i'm thinking too much?do i need check-up?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Julan Crane answered

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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