How can you prevent the spread of hepatitis A?

Here are suggestions on how to prevent the spread of the virus in high-risk situations:

• Boil water or drink bottled water in areas where there is a risk for hepatitis A contamination.
• Eat cooked foods and fruits that you can peel and avoid eating vegetables or fruits that could have been washed with contaminated water, such as lettuce.
• Avoid eating raw or steamed shellfish, such as oysters, that live in contaminated waters.
• Use condoms correctly and every time you have sex.

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