Hepatitis A Vaccinations
What is Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the Hepatitis A virus. It can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months. It may be caused by toxins, certain drugs, some diseases, heavy alcohol use, and bacterial or viral infections.
How does Hepatitis A spread?
Hepatitis A is usually spread when a person ingests fecal matter from contact with objects, food, or drinks contaminated by the feces or stool of an infected person. An infected person does not wash his or her hands properly after going to the bathroom and touches other objects or food. This is why the City of St. Louis Department of Health requires all restaurant employees to be vaccinated. A parent or caregiver does not properly wash his or her hands after changing diapers or cleaning up the stool of an infected person
What are the symptoms?
Some people with Hepatitis A do not have symptoms. If there are symptoms they may include: fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, clay-colored bowel movements, joint pain, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). If symptoms occur, they usually appear anywhere from 2-6 weeks after exposure. Symptoms usually last less than 2 months, although some people can be ill for as long as 6 months.
How do you treat Hepatitis A?
There is no specific medicine to treat or cure hepatitis A. If you have the virus, you should get plenty of rest, eat a balanced diet and avoid alcohol and acetaminophen (one brand: Tylenol). Both alcohol and medicines like acetaminophen are broken down by the liver and may increase the speed of liver damage in people who have hepatitis. You may need to stay in the hospital for a short time if you get dehydrated, have severe pain, suddenly become confused or develop bleeding problems.
The best way to prevent Hepatitis A is to get vaccinated! Vaccine is series of 2 shots – 6 months apart
Vaccination Locations
People’s Health Centers
- $35 per dose
- Walk-in hours 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 – 3 p.m. at Delmar Center
- Need social security card and photo ID
5701 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112
Appointments: 314-367-7848
7200 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63143
Appointments: 314-781-9162
11642 W. Florissant Ave.
Florissant, MO 63033
Appointments: 314-838-8220
St. Louis ConnectCare (Smiley Urgent Care Center)
- $30 per dose
- Call: 314-879-6369
St. Louis ConnectCare
5535 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112
314-879-6300
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat. and Sun. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Grace Hill Neighborhood Health Centers
- Sliding scale fee
- Need proof of income
- Need an appointment with a physician who will order the shots
- Appointment Desk: 314-814-8700
Grace Hill – Water Tower
4414 N Florissant
St. Louis, MO 63107
Grace Hill South – Hispanic Site
3930 S. Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63118
Grace Hill at St. Patrick’s Health Center
800 N. Tucker
St. Louis, MO 63101
Appointment: 314-898-1919
Grace Hill Murphy - O’Fallon
1717 Biddle Street
St. Louis, MO 63106
Grace Hill Soulard - Benton Health Center
2220 Lemp Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63104
Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Center
- $35 - $45 per dose
- Requires physician order
- Need to have proof of residency, photo I.D., and insurance card if insured
Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health
5471 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
St. Louis, MO 63112
Appointments: 314-367-5820
Florence Hill Office
5541 Riverview Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63120
Appointments: 314-389-4566
Homer G. Phillips Office
2425 N. Whittier Street
St. Louis, MO 63113
Appointments: 314-371-3100
Family Care Health Centers
- Sliding scale fee
- Serve only established patients
401 Holly Hills Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63111
Appointments: 314-353-5190
4352 Manchester Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Appointments: 314-531-5444
St Louis County Health Departments
- $40 per dose Call each center for their hours
North Central Community Health Center
4000 Jennings Station Road
Pine Lawn, MO 63121
Appointments: 314-679-7800
South County Health Center
4580 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63127
Appointments: 314-842-1300
Jefferson County Health Department
- $25 per dose – age 19 and up if you live in Jefferson County
- $40 per dose – age 19 and up if you live outside Jefferson County
- No charge age 12 months – 18 years if you live in Jefferson County
- $15 per dose age 12 mo. – 18 yrs. If you live outside Jefferson County
- Open Mon – Thurs 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Hillsboro Office
405 Main Street
Hillsboro, MO 63050
636-797-3737
Arnold Office
1818 Lonedell Rd
Arnold, MO
636-282-1010
