Hepatitis A

The U.S. has seen more than 20,000 new cases of Hepatitis A since 2017, as states struggle to get vulnerable populations vaccinated.

Public health officials in both states have encouraged citizens to get vaccinated against the highly contagious liver infection.

Since December 14, Louisiana has reported 28 cases of HAV infection, three of which were not linked to the current outbreak.

A Taco Bell in Warren, Ohio, vaccinated its employees after one was confirmed to have the virus.

Illness can be prevented even after exposure by getting the vaccine.

The Hepatitis A vaccination must be administered within two weeks of exposure—leaving some restaurant patrons with only two days to act.

Health officials said this was a "rare and tragic case."

The liver infection is spread when contaminated fecal matter enters the mouth, usually through food and drink.

Eating fresh fruit, hot food and sodas from the infected store may have put people at risk.

There have been 87 outbreak-associated cases reported in Utah.

Health officials have predicted the problem could last for years.

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection.

Sixteen people have died and an additional two deaths are under investigation.

A total of 20 portable restrooms have been installed throughout the city.

Russian visitors to the "European region" should be wary of the LGBT health risks, Kremlin-body warns.