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Hepatitis A information for healthcare and public health professionals

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Disease reporting and isolation and quarantine

Infectious disease reporting and regulations 

Hepatitis A is reportable to public health authorities. Please review regulations related to disease reporting and isolation and quarantine.

Guide to Surveillance, Reporting and Control

Guide to Surveillance, Reporting and Control 

The Guide to Surveillance, Reporting and Control assists local boards of health with specific surveillance, response, and reporting responsibilities for infectious diseases reportable to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Vaccine information

Clinical resources for hepatitis A vaccine 

What providers need to know about hepatitis A prevention and vaccine clinical guidance.

Vaccine Management 

This page includes information on how to enroll in the Immunization Program, proper vaccine storage and handling guidance, and related vaccine policies.

Vaccine Administration and Clinical Guidance 

This page reviews communication on vaccine decisions, vaccine administration, clinic protocols, provider resources, and model standing orders and the reporting of adverse events.

DPH resources

Hepatitis A infection among persons experiencing homelessness and persons who use drugs 
Handwashing materials from the Massachusetts Health Promotion Clearinghouse 
Foodborne Illness Investigation and Control Manual 
Food Protection Program 

CDC resources

Viral Hepatitis Information | CDC 

Contact

Phone

Infectious Disease Division (617) 983-6550
Urgent calls and infectious disease reporting (617) 983–6800
Laboratory Sciences Division (617) 983–6201

Address

State Public Health Laboratory
305 South Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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