The Salem Hooters, at 327 S. Broadway, opened only three years ago. In May 2005, an employee there was taken to the hospital with hepatitis A, but state officials said diners at the restaurant were never at risk.
June 2007
Hepatitis Outbreak Linked To Lexington Restaurant
A former worker at O’Charley’s Restaurant has been linked to the Hepatitis A outbreak in Lexington. Full Story
Officials say the worker most likely contracted the virus out of state.
At this time, only three people have been linked to the outbreak, but not from eating at the restaurant. Never the less, for the next
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Hepatitis warning issued
Anyone who has visted Earthhaven in McDowell County around May 25 is being prompted to seek treatment from a physician due to possible Hepatitis A exposure. Full Story
Carolyn King, health education supervisor with Wayne County Health Department, said the treatment is to be vaccinated with a shot of immune globulin. If received within two
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Hepatitis A found in Rutherford County
One person has tested positive for Hepatitis A after being in contact with the Earth Haven Eco Village in North Carolina. Full Story
Rutherford Polk McDowell District Health Department spokeswoman Debbie Goings said anyone who has had contact with the Earth Haven Eco Village, a natural living commune, from May 25 until the present should
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Officials say the worker most likely contracted the virus out of state.
Rutherford Polk McDowell District Health Department spokeswoman Debbie Goings said anyone who has had contact with the Earth Haven Eco Village, a natural living commune, from May 25 until the present should