SEATTLE (February 28, 2007) – The attorneys at Marler Clark, the Seattle law firm nationally known for its successful representation of victims of foodborne illness, are once again calling on restaurants and caterers nation-wide to vaccinate employees against hepatitis A. The call comes after reports that an employee of Wolfgang Puck Catering was diagnosed with
Hepatitis a Scare at Hollywood Parties
LOS ANGELES — An employee of Wolfgang Puck Catering diagnosed with the hepatitis A virus may have exposed guests at several events, including Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue party, health officials said.
The risk of illness was "quite low," but anyone who ate raw food at the magazine’s Feb. 14 party was urged to receive a
Caterer exposes U.S. celebrity party to Hepatitis A
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A Sports Illustrated bash for its annual swimsuit issue has turned into a health scare for stars in Hollywood after a caterer working for celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck may have exposed them to acute Hepatitis A.
The Los Angeles County health department recommended on Tuesday that anyone who ate uncooked food
Parent Reacts to Hepatitis A Scare
A mother reacts to a Hepatitis-A scare at a Roanoke daycare.
The Alleghany Regional and Roanoke Health Districts sent a letter home to parents who’s children go to First Baptist daycare. The Health Department says two children there were infected with Hepatitis-A.
One parent who does not want to be identified, says it worries her
2,000 get free hepatitis shots
More than 2,000 people received free antibody shots to fight off hepatitis A after learning an employee at a north Harris County Pappasito’s Cantina was infected with the disease, county health officials said.
Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services had issued a health advisory for any customers who had eaten at the restaurant since
Hepatitis A at Roanoke day care center
Parents whose children attend First Baptist Child Development Center in Roanoke, received a letter on Friday that their children may have been exposed to Hepatitis A.
The letter from the health department stated that two children had developed Hepatitis A. It is easily transmitted among young people, especially those in diapers.
The health department plans
Board mandates more shots for schoolchildren
Georgia students who expect to attend sixth grade this fall are going to have to roll up their sleeves again. The Georgia Department of Human Resources board has approved a new immunization schedule for schoolchildren, based on recommendations from the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Among the changes: Kids entering sixth grade will need
Day 2: More Houstonians Vaccinated Against Hepatitis A
HOUSTON — More Houstonians who may have been exposed to hepatitis A at a local restaurant got immunization shots on the second day they were offered, KPRC Local 2 reported Wednesday.
Hundreds of people who worked or dined at Pappasito’s Cantina on the North Freeway near Airtex Drive have been vaccinated after an employee was
Hepatitis A fact sheet
What is Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus. This virus is a gastrointestinal virus. If you have ever had Hepatitis A you can not get it again.
How can you be exposed to the Hepatitis A virus?
Anyone can be exposed to the Hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis
Lawsuit filed in Geneva hepatitis scare
A Seattle, Wash., law firm is representing a woman in a class action lawsuit against a Geneva restaurant as a result of a potential outbreak of the hepatitis A virus.
The suit was filed on behalf of Rebecca Johnson of Genoa, in DeKalb County,
A Seattle, Wash., law firm