Prevention of Hepatitis A in Traveler | Medical Algorithm

Are you evaluating a traveler who wants to avoid contracting viral hepatitis A?

Yes

Does the traveler have protective antibodies from previous infection or immunization?

Yes

Is the traveler informed about the risk of viral hepatitis A associated with the trip?

Yes

Will the traveler avoid contaminated drinking water or drinks?

Yes

Will the traveler avoid contaminated food?

Yes

Will the traveler boil drinking water?

Yes

Will food be heated to 85°C or more for 1 minute or more?

Yes

Will the traveler be avoiding high risk behaviors (sex, body piercing, injecting drug abuse, etc)?

Yes

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Should vaccination to hepatitis A virus be considered for this traveler?

Number of factors that could convey risk to a nonimmune traveler

Caution: A qualified health practitioner should verify all results.
Keep patient data confidential and comply with all legal requirements.

Prevention of Viral Hepatitis A in Traveler