As the opioid crisis continues, other health consequences of drug use are on the rise. Since 2016, hepatitis A has caused more than 230 deaths. As of August, 2019, there were 494 cases of hepatitis A in Massachusetts (and seven deaths) since the onset of the local outbreak in April of 2018. Individuals at highest risk for hepatitis A include people who: Use drugs (injection or other routes) Are experiencing unstable housing or homelessness Are in prison or were recently released Have chronic liver disease (like hepatitis B, hepatitis C or cirrhosis) Fortunately, a single dose of the he ..read more