In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on hepatitis A here
national bulletin
Acute Hepatitis A in France. Data from 2025.
Prevention
Hand hygiene and vaccination are the two most effective ways to prevent the disease
The Disease
A Viral Hepatitis Transmitted Through Fecal-Oral Contact
Acute hepatitis A is caused by a virus that affects the liver. It is common in developing countries, where it most often affects children. In countries with good hygiene conditions, however, the incidence of hepatitis A is lower, and it more...
Our Work
Santé publique France monitors acute hepatitis A in France through mandatory reporting. This surveillance helps detect clusters of cases and enables the implementation of measures to prevent new cases from occurring. It also allows for the tailoring of prevention messages and their target audienc...
Data
The hepatitis A surveillance system established by Santé publique France makes it possible to study the epidemiological trends of the infection.
In France, an average of 1,100 cases has been reported each year since 2006, when mandatory reporting was introduced, with a minimum of 411 cases reporte...
Tools
Here you will find the resources (videos, TV commercials, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
article
Seafood consumption and awareness of the risk of contracting hepatitis A among Neapolitan families - Italy, 1997
guide
Guide for the Investigation, Prevention, and Management of Acute Hepatitis A Cases
In relation to
Vaccination
thematic dossier
Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.
Outbreaks of foodborne illness
thematic dossier
A foodborne illness outbreak is defined as the occurrence of at least two cases with similar symptoms—typically gastrointestinal—that can be traced to a single food source. In France, such...
