Hepatitis A Treatments Everyday Health Menu NewslettersSearch Hepatitis A Hepatitis A Treatments By Joseph Bennington-CastroMedically Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD Reviewed: March 24, 2015 Medically Reviewed Lots of rest, proper nutrition, and adequate fluid intake are recommended treatments for hepatitis A.The best way to avoid contracting virus, or HAV, and you contract it, the hepatitis A vaccine can still be helpful and provide postexposure protection. That is, the vaccine can help prevent a full-blown hepatitis A infection if it's taken within two weeks of exposure to HAV. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that healthy people between one and 40 years of age get the hepatitis A vaccine (at the age-appropriate dose) for postexposure protection. People over 40 years old should instead receive a dose of immune globulin (IG) antibodies to protect against hepatitis A infection. It's unknown how well the vaccine works in this age group, but it can be used in place of IG if the antibodies aren't available, the CDC notes. Additionally, IG should be used in place of the vaccine for postexposure protection in people who are: Younger than one year oldAllergic to the vaccine or its componentsHave a severely weakened immune systemHave chronic A Medications If you have a hepatitis A infection, your body will clear the infection on its own, typically within six months. There are no specific medications or treatments to help cure an infection, though some prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications may be used for symptomatic relief.Mild pain relievers, such as NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Digestive Health Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Editorial Sources and Fact-Checking Postexposure Prophylaxis for Hepatitis A; Show Less The Latest in Hepatitis A Thousands of Starbucks Customers May Have Been Exposed to Hepatitis A in New Jersey A worker at the popular coffee shop tested positive for the highly transmissible virus, but so far no further infections have been detected and hundreds...By Don RaufNovember 23, 2021 What Is Hepatitis A? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and PreventionBy Joseph Bennington-CastroOctober 16, 2020 Hepatitis A VaccineBy Joseph Bennington-CastroMarch 24, 2015 Hepatitis A SymptomsBy Joseph Bennington-CastroMarch 24, 2015 Study Shows Depression Affects IBD Patients and Their Siblings New research is the first to show a bidirectional link between inflammatory bowel disease and depression.By Ashley WelchOctober 6, 2022 Gut Check: Can Cookie Dough Really Harm Your Gut? It’s not just the raw eggs that can make you sick.By Kaitlin SullivanOctober 4, 2022 Early Research Reveals Key Player in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease A 2-part study mostly done in mice revealed that B vitamins may play a role in slowing the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.By Kaitlin SullivanSeptember 23, 2022 Questions You Should Ask Your GI When You're Diagnosed With Crohn'sBy Natalie (Sparacio) HaydenSeptember 22, 2022 Resources for New Moms Living With IBDBy Natalie (Sparacio) HaydenSeptember 16, 2022 Can Medical Marijuana Improve Crohn’s Disease Symptoms? While some evidence suggests that cannabis use may help relieve Crohn’s symptoms, more research is needed to show disease improvement. Here’s what you...By Don RaufSeptember 16, 2022 MORE IN The FDA Is Investigating Hepatitis A Cases Tied to Fresh Strawberries Hepatitis C Signs and Symptoms How Hepatitis C Is Transmitted Wellness inspired Wellness enabled FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestYoutubeTikTok About Us Careers Editorial Policy Newsletters Meet Our Health Expert Network Privacy Policy Health News Accessibility Statement Terms of Use Contact Us Feedback Do Not Sell My Personal Information Popular Topics AdChoices NEWSLETTERS Get the best in health and wellness SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. A PROPERTY OF EHGLogo More From Everyday Health: Castle Connolly Top Doctors DailyOM Diabetes Daily Everyday Health Care Migraine Again 1996-2022 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. Badges Badges Badges