Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus. It is spread through the fecal-oral route or from contact with objects, food or drink contaminated by a person with Hepatitis A. It is usually milder in children. There is a vaccine to protect against Hepatitis A. For more information on Hepatitis A:
https://oeps.wv.gov/hav/Documents/community/hep_a_faq_public.pdf
https://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4204.pdf
https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hav/afaq.htm
For information on the Hepatitis A vaccine: