Multiple states across the U.S. have reported hepatitis A outbreaks among people who use drugs and people experiencing homelessness. Since the initial awareness of the outbreak in 2016, there have been more than 15,000 cases with 57% in need of hospitalizations, and 140 deaths due to hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection.
The CDC warrants public health departments, healthcare facilities, and partners and programs providing services to the affected population to immediately vaccinate at risk groups against hepatitis A following updated ACIP recommendations.
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