Tips to Prevent Hepatitis A Infection

When travelling overseas…

Hepatitis A can spread through contact with contaminated food and drinks.

Dr Limin Wijaya, Senior Consultant, Department of Infectious Diseases, Singapore General Hospital (SGH), a member of the SingHealth group, offers the following tips to reduce your risk of infection:

Wash your hands with soap and water after using the toilet and before preparing any food and drinks
Avoid sharing eating utensils, drinking glasses, toothbrushes and other personal items

When travelling overseas…

Avoid eating raw fruits and vegetables, and raw shellfish
Avoid iced drinks or adding ice to your drinks
Drink bottled water or boil water before drinking
Brush your teeth and rinse your mouth with bottled water
Avoid eating at unhygienic places
Get a hepatitis A vaccination before travelling

The SGH Travel Clinic is run by specialists from the Department of Infectious Diseases. It is a designated Yellow Fever Centre. The team of doctors and nurses will offer comprehensive travel advice and country-specific recommendations prior to your trip.

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