General
Hep A Health Alert Network Advisory (2019-02-20)
Hepatitis Prevention - General
March 20, 2019
The NMDOH has confirmed 40 acute hepatitis A virus infections in Bernalillo County. The outbreak has primarily affected people who report drug use and those who are currently experiencing homelessness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health departments are investigating hepatitis A outbreaks in multiple states among persons reporting drug use and/or homelessness and their contacts. To avoid a large-scale outbreak in our communities the NMDOH is issuing this HAN to advise clinicians.