Hepatitis A Vaccine to be Offered at Local Health Fair in Provincetown on June 18
As a part of the public health response to a recent case of Hepatitis A in Provincetown over Memorial Day Weekend, Barnstable County’s Public Health Nursing Division will be offering Hepatitis A vaccines at a local health fair taking place at the Provincetown Town Hall Auditorium on Wednesday, June 18, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
PLEASE NOTE! Deadline for sign up will be June 13, 2025.
The hepatitis A vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent hepatitis A infection prior to exposure, or when administered within two weeks of exposure. It stimulates the immune system to build protection against the virus without causing illness. Over 95% of adults and 97% of children and adolescents develop immunity within a month of the first dose of vaccine. A second dose given 6 months later results in 96–100% of children and adults developing lifelong immunity. Two doses complete the series.
Learn more about the hepatitis A vaccine at: Hepatitis A Vaccine | Hepatitis A | CDC
In the context of potential for a local outbreak, public health officials may recommend vaccination for food service employees, close contacts of a confirmed case, and people who ate or drank in establishment linked to a confirmed case.
To learn more about Hepatitis A and/or the recent case investigation in Provincetown, please visit Hepatitis A Information | Town of Provincetown, MA – Official Website.
Other types of resources offered at the health fair will include:
- Blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol wellness screenings and nutrition guidance
- Bone density screening and other health checks
- Summer safety education
- Housing support, fair labor information, educational opportunities, and community events
- Harm reduction and NARCAN trainings…and more!
