The state of Colorado has seen more cases of hepatitis A cases in just a few months than it typically sees in an entire year.
The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment is calling on those at risk to get vaccinated. Approximately 26 cases have been reported this year, thus far.
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"We're working closely with local public health agencies and community partners to reach people who need a hepatitis A vaccination," said Rachel Herlihy, MD, acting state epidemiologist. "People at higher risk should get the hepatitis A vaccine, which is extremely safe and highly effective."
Those at high risk for hepatitis A transmission are men who have sex with men, people who live with or have sex with someone who has the virus, intravenous drug users and individuals with chronic liver disease.
A recent outbreak of hepatitis A in San Diego County has affected 80 people as of May 1. Three of the infected individuals have died.
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