Delgado's Deli linked to Hepatitis A Risk

Posted by Hepatitis Lawyer on August 22, 2010

Patrons of a New York deli could have been exposed to Hepatitis A from an infected employee, local news website LoHud.com reported Saturday.

The Westchester County Health Department said the potential contact could have occurred from July 26 to Aug. 9 at J&D Deli & Catering, also known as Delgado's Deli, in Ossining, a town just 30 miles north of New York City.

Those who were exposed could experience symptoms as early as Aug. 10 or as late as Sept. 27, according to LoHud.com.

Hepatitis A shots available in Salt Lake City

Posted by Bill Marler on August 21, 2010

 The Salt Lake Valley Health Department (SLVHD) has announced that a case of hepatitis A in a food worker employed at a local restaurant has been confirmed and they are urging some patrons to receive a preventive inoculation.

Health department officials say that people who ate at Quiznos at 30 East Broadway (300 South) in Salt Lake City on August 6 and 7 may be at risk for developing hepatitis A and should receive an injection of immune globulin (IG) or hepatitis A vaccine as soon as possible. These people can obtain a vaccination at the SLVHD City Clinic at 610 South 200 East today (August 19) until 5pm, tomorrow (August 20) from 8:30am to 6:30pm and Saturday (August 21) from 8:00am to 12 noon. The cost of vaccinations will be covered by Quiznos.

People who ate at the restaurant on these dates and who are not currently in the Salt Lake valley area are urged to contact their state or local public health department or their health care provider.

Additionally, people who ate at the restaurant between July 27th and August 5th may also have been exposed but would not benefit from the immunizations because immunizations must be given within 14 days of exposure. These people should watch for signs of hepatitis A and contact their health care provider if they develop illness.

Immune globulin and/or the hepatitis A vaccine can prevent infection if given within 14 days of exposure. People between ages 1 and 40 can receive hepatitis A vaccine; infants and people over 40 should receive immune globulin. If you have received the hepatitis A vaccine series, you do not need to be revaccinated.

Early signs of hepatitis A appear 2-6 weeks after exposure. Symptoms commonly include an abrupt onset of fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tiredness, pain in the upper right side of the abdomen, dark urine and jaundice (yellowness of eyes or skin).

The disease varies in severity, with mild cases lasting two weeks or less and more severe cases lasting 4-6 weeks or longer. Some individuals, especially children, may not develop jaundice and may have an illness so mild it can go unnoticed. However, even mildly ill persons can be highly infectious. Persons with symptoms suggestive of hepatitis should consult a physician immediately, even if symptoms are mild.

Hepatitis A virus is spread as a result of fecal contamination (fecal-oral route) and may be spread from person to person through close personal or intimate contact or through food handling. The virus is commonly spread by contaminated food or beverages. Persons are at increased risk of acquiring hepatitis A when they have been in close and continuous contact with an infected person.

Quiznos Restaurant Inspection Information No other Quiznos restaurants have been affected by this Hep A exposure. SLVHD restaurant inspection records show that the Quiznos restaurant has had very good inspections in the past and the restaurant management is cooperating fully with the investigation. There are no other confirmed hepatitis A cases related to the restaurant at this time and the restaurant is still open for business. There is no risk of exposure at this time.

Salt Lake City Hepatitis A Health Alert - Quiznos

Posted by Hepatitis A Lawyer on August 19, 2010

People who ate a Quiznos at 30 East Broadway (300 South) in Salt Lake City on August 6 or 7 may have been exposed to Hepatitis A via an infected food worker and should receive an injection of immune globulin (IG) or hepatitis A vaccine as soon as possible.  Those individuals may receive a vaccination at:

Salt Lake Valley Health Department (SLVHD) City Clinic, 621 South 200 East, on:

August 19 until 5 p.m.
August 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
August 21 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

People who ate at Quiznos at 30 East Broadway (300 South) in Salt Lake City between July 27 and August 5 may also have been exposed but would not benefit from immunizations because immunizations must be given within 14 days of exposure. These people should watch for signs of hepatitis A and contact their health care provider if they develop illness.

Hepatitis A Outbreak in Maine - Three Ill

Posted by Hepatitis Lawyer on August 14, 2010

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is investigating a third case of acute hepatitis A. All three are residents of Waldo County and at least one attended a number of social functions in different areas of Maine while infective which included attendees from across the state. We therefore believe other people may be at risk for contracting the illness and may be showing signs and symptoms of it in the coming days and weeks.

Hepatitis A is an uncommon disease in Maine. An average of 11 cases are identified in Maine each year. Hepatitis A can result in mild illness in children; many will be asymptomatic. In adults, hepatitis A infection can range in severity from mild to life threatening. Case fatality can reach 1.8% in adults over 50 years of age. Individuals are considered infectious during the latter half of the incubation period and for approximately 1 week after onset of jaundice. The virus is excreted in feces and is transmitted by the fecal-oral route. Good hand washing is key to limiting disease transmission.

Time for Hepatitis A Shot if you ate at North Carolina Burger King

Posted by Bill Marler on August 14, 2010

 If you ate at the Siler City Burger King on Aug. 2 or 3, make time for a shot in your weekend plans.

The Chatham County Public Health Department issued a statement late Friday urging patrons of the restaurant, at 1712 E. 11th St., to be vaccinated for hepatitis A after an employee there tested positive for the virus.

Immunizations will be offered for free at the health department, at 1000 S. 10th Ave., Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The vaccine can prevent infection up to 14 days after exposure, so those who ate at the Burger King should get an injection by Aug. 17, the health department said.

The hepatitis A virus is usually spread when a person ingests fecal matter – even in microscopic amounts – from contact with objects, food, or drinks contaminated by feces or stool of an infected person.

Hepatitis A risk at Sagebrush BBQ & Grill and Max & T's Bar and Grill in Colorado

Posted by Hepatitis Lawyer on August 06, 2010

Patrons of two Grand Lake restaurants are being urged to get either immune globulin (IG) or hepatitis A shots following the discovery that a worker employed at both eateries has a case of hepatitis A.  The two restaurants were identified as Sagebrush BBQ & Grill and Max & T's Bar and Grill by the Grand County Public Health department.

The health department said there are no other confirmed cases of hepatitis A at this time.

People should get the hepatitis A shots if they ate at Max & T's between July 26 and July 30, or the Sagebrush between July 24 and Aug. 3.  The patrons should receive the shots within 14 days from the date they ate at the restaurants.

Hepatitis A virus is spread as a result of fecal contamination. It may be spread from person to person through close contact or through food handling.