Hepatitis A is generally not common in developed countries like Australia, with quality sanitation and water purification processes. However, even Australia can experience outbreaks. Most cases reported in Australia have been acquired overseas or contracted from someone who has travelled overseas – usually from developing countries without effective sanitation and good personal hygiene practices.
What countries are affected by hepatitis A?
Sources & Citations
1. Australian Government, Department of Health. The Australian Immunisation Handbook. Hepatitis A. Available at: https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/vaccine-preventable-diseases/hepatitis-a (accessed 16 November 2021).
MAT-AU-2102452 Date of preparation December 2021
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