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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.
Ref: S13
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