Divya Sharma Divya Sharma Asked 5 months ago

How many people get sick of hepatitis a per year?

I was reading about food safety and different kinds of hepatitis. Hepatitis A was mentioned as something you can get from contaminated food. How many people get sick with Hepatitis A per year?

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Rohan Patel Rohan Patel Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago
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It's a significant number globally, especially in areas with poor sanitation. Hepatitis A is preventable with vaccines and good hygiene, so that's something we can all focus on. Make sure your family is taking precautions. Don't worry, just be careful.

Sneha Reddy Sneha Reddy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I totally get why you'd ask about this, it's a common concern in India due to sanitation. It's a viral infection that affects many, especially children. Maintaining hygiene and getting vaccinated are key steps to protect ourselves and our families.

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Kiran Swami Kiran Swami Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Health is truly wealth, and simple practices like keeping clean can prevent many ailments. Let us all maintain good hygiene and a positive outlook. May all beings be free from sickness.

Prakash Gupta Prakash Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Hepatitis A is often due to poor hygiene. While neem water or tulsi might help generally, if you suspect any symptoms of hepatitis, especially jaundice, you MUST see a doctor immediately. No home remedy can cure a serious infection like that.

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Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Ugh, Hepatitis A is like, a super common thing, especially if you eat outside a lot or travel. My college mates sometimes get it. It's mostly about eating clean and washing hands, and yeah, vaccines too. It's preventable, so that's good.

Rajesh Sharma Rajesh Sharma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Hepatitis A? Ah, the unofficial mascot of street food lovers! Just kidding, but seriously, it affects quite a lot of people. Moral of the story: wash your hands and maybe think twice about that golgappa stand. 😂 Stay healthy, folks!

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