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. 2015 Jun 15;3(2):117–126. doi: 10.14218/JCTH.2015.00009

Table 2. WHO strategies for prevention and control of waterborne HEV outbreaks.

Exposure Infection Disease Death
• Improving quality and quantity of drinking water • Prenatal tests in pregnant women • Development of vaccines such as the Chinese 239 vaccine Hecolin® • Prompt diagnosis and management of cases
• Treating and disposing of human wastes correctly - - • Timely referral to a health-care facility
• Improving personal hygiene - - • Avoid administration of unnecessary hepatotoxic drugs
• Preparing safe and clean food - - -