Apraxia is a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to perform learned (familiar) movements on command, even though the command is understood and there is a willingness to perform the movement. Both the desire and the capacity to move are present but the person simply cannot execute the act.
Previously, Hepatitis A vaccination was recommended to be administered at least 2â4 weeks before departure to an area with intermediate or high rates of Hepatitis A. Travelers who were departing in less than 2 weeks were recommended to receive receive immune globulin (IG) for short-term protection.
In some people, symptoms of hepatitis A recur in 6â9 months; this condition is called relaps-ing hepatitis A. How long do symptoms last? Symptoms usually last less than 2 months; however, a few people are ill for as long as 6 months.How serious is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A can be quite serious.Among reported cases of hepatitis A (CDC, 2009) nearly 40% required hospitalization.or people older than age 40 years, IG is preferred, but hepatitis A vaccine can be used if IG is unavailable. IG should be given to children younger than 12 months of age, immunocompro-mised people, people who have diagnosed chronic liver disease, and people for whom vaccine is con-traindicated.