• Hepatitis A
  • For Special Populations

Should daycare workers be routinely vaccinated against hepatitis A?

No. In the past, outbreaks of hepatitis A occurred among children in child care centers, infecting employees of those centers, especially those caring for infants and toddlers. Following widespread adoption of early childhood vaccination against hepatitis A, outbreaks in child care centers are now rare.

Last reviewed: June 25, 2023

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