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to Hepatitis A Main Page) Hepatitis A Infection Prevention and Control While vaccination is the best method to prevent infection with the hepatitis A virus, it is also important to clean contaminated surfaces as well as properly wash hands.  Hepatitis A Cleaning Methods: Effective Disinfectants and Steps to Clean Spills of Vomit and Feces The hepatitis A virus is usually transmitted through the fecal-oral route, either through person-to-person contact or through eating contaminated food or water. To prevent the spread of hepatitis A, surfaces that can be contaminated and are frequently touched should be cleaned and sanitized. In addition, spills of vomit and feces should be properly cleaned. Information is provided in the flyer below:  Handwashing Information and resources on effective handwashing are available below: ● ACDC: Handwashing Information and Materials ● CDC: Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives |