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Toronto Public Health confirmed at least 20 cases of Hepatitis A Sunday night, some of which are already in hospital at Etobicoke General.
The origin of some cases hasn't been confirmed, but the mother of one patient suggests her son may have gotten it from school.
"I understand he picked it up at the school because he does not go anywhere other than school and back home," DiMauro said.
There has been a hepatitis A outbreak at an elementary school in Etobicoke, Ontario. Full story from Charlene Close at 680 News
Toronto Public Health confirms an outbreak of 20 cases of Hepatitis A at an Etobicoke middle school.
The source of the outbreak at Elmbank Junior Middle Academy hasn't been determined.
However, a health official tells CP24 that the general public is safe.
"Right now, there's no risk for the greater public...right now we're seeing people get Hepatitis A who live in households of people who have had it and who have had close contact," she said.
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How long does hepatitis A vaccine protect you?
A recent review by an expert panel concluded that estimates of antibody persistence derived from kinetic models of antibody decline indicate that protective levels of anti-HAV could be present for at least 25 years in adults and at least 14-20 years in children.
When are persons protected after receiving hepatitis A vaccine?
Protection against hepatitis A begins four weeks after the first dose of hepatitis A vaccine.
Can hepatitis A vaccine be given after exposure to hepatitis A virus?
No, hepatitis A vaccine is not licensed for use after exposure to hepatitis A virus. In this situation, immune globulin should be used.
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