What are the control measures?
The spread of hepatitis A can be prevented by the good hygienic practices, sanitary disposal of human excrement, and the regulation of food handling. It is important to wash your hands with soap after using the washroom, changing diapers, and especially before eating and preparing foods. Boiling at temperatures of 85°C (185°F) for at least a minute can inactivate hepA virus. Note that hepA still can contaminate boiled foods after heat exposure by contact with other contaminated foods or people. Since hepatitis A is a virus, antibiotic use is ineffective against it.
