1. World Health Organization (WHO) — “Hepatitis A (Fact Sheet)”
Summary: Describes the disease (an acute liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus), how it is transmitted (primarily via the faecal‑oral route), who is at risk, prevention (including vaccination), and notes that it does not cause chronic liver disease. World Health Organization+1
Link: WHO – Hepatitis A Fact Sheet
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, USA) — “Hepatitis A General Fact Sheet”
Summary: A concise one‑page overview: what hepatitis A is, how it’s spread (person‑to‑person contact, ingestion of contaminated food/drink), typical symptoms (fatigue, nausea, dark urine, jaundice), vaccination and hygiene prevention, and statement that most people recover fully without lasting damage, though severe cases (including liver failure) can occur. CDC+2CDC+2
Link: CDC – Hepatitis A General Fact Sheet (PDF)
3. European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) — “Factsheet about Hepatitis A”
Summary: Provides details relevant to the European region: high transmissibility (average incubation ~28–30 days), maximum infectivity often before symptoms, routes of transmission, prevention via vaccination and hygiene. ECDC
Link: ECDC – Hepatitis A Factsheet
4. Immunize Canada — “Hepatitis A: What you need to know” (Canada)
Summary: Canadian‑context fact sheet: acute infection only (no chronic stage), primarily spread via faecal‑oral route (e.g., contaminated water/food), notes successes of Canadian immunization programmes in reducing cases.
Link: Immunize Canada PDF
5. NSW Health (New South Wales, Australia) — “Hepatitis A fact sheet”
Summary: Australian regional fact sheet: emphasises the virus is spread by eating or drinking contaminated food/water or direct contact with infected person; mentions vaccination and good hygiene as key prevention. NSW Health
Link: NSW Health – Hepatitis A fact sheet
6. Illinois Department of Public Health (USA) — “Hepatitis A General Fact Sheet”
Summary: State‑level (USA) fact sheet: “Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus. It can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months.” Spread via ingestion of contaminated stool matter, even microscopic amounts. Illinois Department of Public Health
Link: Illinois IDPH PDF