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Los Angeles Faces Hepatitis A Outbreak; Vaccination Urged
5/6/2025
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- Los Angeles County is grappling with a hepatitis A outbreak, with cases surging from 14 in 2024 to 29 in 2025, as revealed by wastewater analysis. Public health officials are sounding the alarm, urging vaccinations for adults who may not have received one since 1999. Watch for symptoms like fever, fatigue, and jaundice.
