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

Sep. 20, 2017

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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Health officials declare hepatitis A outbreak in L.A. County
Public Health Announces Hepatitis A Outbreak in LA County

Credits

Guest:

Seira Kurian - LA County Department of Public Health

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole

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