Vaccination, sanitation and education. That was the motto at today’s press conference that brought together leaders from across San Diego to discuss hepatitis A and the current outbreak in the region.
Experts urged the public to take appropriate precautions – vaccinations for the most at-risk population and ensuring everyone washes their hands properly – to help stop the spread of this virus.
Our goal and highest priority is to vaccinate the entire at-risk population.
Nick Yphantides, M.D.
The County has already provided 22,000 vaccinations, with 15,000 of those to the high-risk community. Hygiene kits – 1,300 of them – have also been distributed, mostly in the downtown area.
County official Nick Yphantides, M.D. discusses the the latest news about the hepatitis A outbreak in San Diego, like how it’s transmitted and the incubation period, as well as what the public can do to help stop the spread of the virus.
