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Heather Ann White of the Corpus Christie Caller-Times reported that the Stores in question are in Harlingen and Raymondville

The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a warning Tuesday to anyone who ate at the Harlingen restaurant at 1605 W. Harrison St. between March 1 and 12 and its Raymondville restaurant at 1007 E. Hidalgo Ave. between March 13 and March 31 to seek medical treatment for hepatitis A if experiencing symptoms. An employee working at both restaurants was diagnosed with the virus and could have spread the disease, said Emily Palmer, health services spokeswoman.  Whataburger officials said Tuesday that it was an isolated incident. Palmer said no other cases have been confirmed, but symptoms could show up as late as 28 days. Customers who visited either restaurant after March 31 are not in danger of contracting the disease.

We have been contacted by counsel for Whataburger.  They seem quite concerned for their customers.

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Two students from Milford High School in New Hampshire have been diagnosed with Hepatitis A. Health officials are investigating the source.  Full story

CONCORD, N.H. --Two Milford High School students were recently diagnosed with Hepatitis A, virus the state Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday in a letter sent to parents.

The letter said it's important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of an infection,which include an abrupt fever, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark colored and urine and/or clay-colored stools, and jaundice.

In general, illness is not severe and those who are infected recover fully, Jose Montero, the state epidemiologist, said in the letter. Older children and adults may have symptoms that usually last several weeks.

The virus is contagious two weeks before symptoms start, until one week after they are resolved. Immunoglobulin is given within two weeks of exposure can prevent the disease from developing if exposed.

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Reported by Anabel Marquez

Texas State health officials said anyone who ate at the restaurant located on Harrison Street in Harlingen between March 1st and March 12th, or the Whataburger located on Hidalgo Street in Raymondville between March 13 and March 31st, may have been exposed to the dangerous virus.

Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver which health experts say requires immediate medical attention. The Texas Department of State Health Services released a statement indicating an employee who worked at two Valley restaurants has been diagnosed with the disease.

According to the health department, the symptoms may include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and abdominal discomfort. But, experts say the time between exposure and symptoms may take up to 28 days. Symptoms usually last 2 weeks, but can last longer and young children with Hepatitis A often have no symptoms.

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Full Story from The Associated Press - April 13, 2007
EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN — Health officials vaccinated children, staff and parents Friday at a preschool potentially linked to cases of hepatitis A in three parents.

“This action is being taken to protect the health of parents, preschool staff and children who may have been exposed to hepatitis A and to prevent further infections and the spread of the disease in the community,” said Richard Thoune, Eau Claire City-County Heath Department director.

Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by a virus. It is most often found in children, according to the state Department of Health and Family Services.

Parents from two families with children in preschool at Trinity Lutheran Church are doing fine after being treated for the disease, Thoune said. They did not require hospitalization.

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Pappasitos Cantina restaurant in Houston is offering customers who were exposed to the hepatitis A virus cash and gift cards in exchange for signing a release that would discharge them from any lawsuit connected to the outbreak. Full story

The customer then received an offer of $300 in cash and two $50 dining cards to compensate him for the inconvenience.

"They were quite anxious to get this signed and back in their hands, so that certainly concerned us," the customer said.

In order to get the money, Pappas wants customers to sign a document that would "fully release and discharge Pappas Restaurants from all claims suits … connected with any alleged exposure to hepatitis A at Pappasitos Cantina."

The release said the terms of the agreement are to be held in strict confidence.

"They do this because they don't want the bad publicity," Waldman said.

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