Vaccine: Hepatitis A vaccine or hepatitis A immune globulin may be recommended to prevent infection after being exposed to the virus.

Hepatitis A vaccine

Always talk to your provider before starting anything.

• Wash your hands regularly
• Take adequate rest
• Eat high calorie foods
• Quit alcohol
• Do not self medicate
• Avoid sexual activity

Foods to eat:

• Foods rich in vitamin B and minerals: e.g. whole-grain cereals, breads, grains, pasta, tortillas, grits, white rice
• Fruits and vegetables
• Dairy products: e.g. milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, puddings
• Foods rich in proteins like meats, fish, dried beans, soy, nuts, eggs

Foods to avoid:

• Quit alcohol
• Iron-rich Foods: e.g. red meats, liver, and Iron-fortified cereals
• Salty and sodium-rich Foods: e.g. crackers, chips, canned soups

Gastroenterologist

Specializes in the digestive system and its disorders.

Hepatologist

Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to liver, the biliary tree, the gallbladder and the pancreas.