Health Officials Encourage Vaccination Against Hepatitis A

In light of ongoing, significant outbreaks ofhepatitis A throughout the country, state health officials are encouraging vaccination against the hepatitis A virus. Although there is not a current outbreak in Wisconsin, the state did have four cases of hepatitis A reported earlier this year. Outbreaks have occurred in other Midwest states, including Illinois, and preparation for such an outbreak in Wisconsin is ongoing. Each year Wisconsin typically has 10...(see release)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Source Type: news