KOSCIUSKO — Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver. People who are becoming ill with hepatitis A can pass on the disease to others before they have any signs of illness. Symptoms begin 15 to 50 days after exposure, usually at about one month. Symptoms of hepatitis A include loss of appetite, …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Health Department wants to let the community know about availability of hepatitis A vaccines. Kosciusko County has seen an increase of hepatitis A cases, although the case count remains less than five for 2018, so far. Kosciusko County usually sees rates of one or less per year. The increasing rates …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — World Hepatitis Day is July 28, with a goal of bringing awareness to the preventable disease. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 400 million people have viral hepatitis. “Most people who have hepatitis don’t know that they are infected,” said Jennifer Walthall, M.D, M.P.H., deputy state health commissioner. “Sadly, over one …read more.