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As hepatitis A outbreak hits LA, public health officials scramble to vaccinate the homeless

There’s an outbreak of hepatitis A in San Diego, and now Los Angeles County. It’s affecting the homeless population and those who work with them. The disease isn’t usually life threatening, but it’s highly contagious and a major public health issue.

By Madeleine Brand • Sep 20, 2017 • 1 min read

There’s an outbreak of hepatitis A in San Diego, and now Los Angeles County. It’s affecting the homeless population and those who work with them. The disease isn’t usually life threatening, but it’s highly contagious and a major public health issue.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

As hepatitis A outbreak hits LA, public health officials scramble to vaccinate the homeless

There’s an outbreak of hepatitis A in San Diego, and now Los Angeles County. It’s affecting the homeless population and those who work with them. The disease isn’t usually life threatening, but it’s highly contagious and a major public health issue.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

As hepatitis A outbreak hits LA, public health officials scramble to vaccinate the homeless

There’s an outbreak of hepatitis A in San Diego, and now Los Angeles County. It’s affecting the homeless population and those who work with them. The disease isn’t usually life threatening, but it’s highly contagious and a major public health issue.

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