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How to Diagnose Cirrhosis

A combination of clinical judgement, laboratory tests (eg FIB-4, imaging finding) should be used. Finally, elastography is the best non-invasive assessment of ...

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What is the hepatitis A vaccine?

Vaccination for hepatitis A requires 2 shots, 6 months apart. The vaccine is given with an injection, into the muscle of the upper arm. If for ...

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What can I do to prevent hepatitis A?

The best way to prevent hepatitis A is to get vaccinated. The vaccine is very effective and can keep you from ever getting hepatitis A.

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How is hepatitis A spread?

The hepatitis A virus is usually spread by putting something in your mouth that is contaminated with the virus.

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What are the side effects of the hepatitis A vaccine?

The most common potential side effect is soreness at or around the injection site. Other potential side effects include mild headache, loss of appetite among ...

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