Hepatitis A is a contagious virus that can be contracted by ingesting contaminated food and drink. Getting vaccinated and regularly washing your hands are among the ways residents can better ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Public health officials have declared a Hepatitis A outbreak in Los Angeles County with cases on the rise and elevated levels of the virus in wastewater. L.A. County ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has declared a community-wide outbreak of hepatitis A, citing a sustained rise in cases and elevated virus levels in local wastewater.

Los Angeles County had three times more Hepatitis A infections in 2024 compared to the previous year, prompting public health officials to declare a community-wide outbreak. There were 165 ...

L.A. County typically records about 30 to 50 confirmed cases of Hepatitis A each year. But in 2024, the county saw 138 cases. This year, public health officials say we're on track to see even high ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Public health officials have declared a Hepatitis A outbreak in Los Angeles County with cases on the rise and elevated levels of the virus in wastewater. L.A. County ...