Guidance

Hepatitis A: the green book, chapter 17

Hepatitis A immunisation information for public health professionals.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 20 March 2013
• Last updated: 15 January 2024 — See all updates

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Hepatitis A: the green book, chapter 17

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Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver caused by hepatitis A virus. The disease is generally mild, but severity tends to increase with age.

Published 20 March 2013
Last updated 15 January 2024 + show all updates

1. 15 January 2024

   Updated details on human normal immunoglobulin (HNIG) administration and Sanofi Pasteur's contact information.

2. 11 February 2022

   Chapter extensively revised with the latest information.

3. 4 December 2013

   This chapter has been updated with minor editorial amends. There have been no changes to policies or procedures.

4. 3 April 2013

   Updated Body text to include link to Green Book update patches on the National Archives website.

5. 20 March 2013

   First published.