Vaccinating food service workers will not solve the entire problem – we need a nation-wide focus on homelessness and drug use as well.
According to a recent health warning, the CDC, multiple states across the country have reported outbreaks of hepatitis A (HAV), primarily among people who use drugs and people experiencing homelessness. Since the
Western Sizzlin’ in Ooltewah Tennessee closing due to Hepatitis A
In March, an employee at the Western Sizzlin’ in Ooltewah was diagnosed with hepatitis Aand on one Sunday, the health department gave out over 500 Hepatitis A vaccines. Now the restaurant is closing. A sign on the door explains that since the diagnosis was announced,
Or, ignore the issue, sicken your customers and be assured, you will be sued.
Fact from the CDC: “Since the hepatitis A outbreaks were first identified in 2016, more than 15,000 cases, 8,500 (57%) hospitalizations, and 140 deaths as a result of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection have been reported.”
True, some of the above
From January 1, 2019 through January 31, 2019, 189 hepatitis A cases were reported in 26 counties.
The number of reported hepatitis A cases more than doubled from 2016 to 2017 after remaining relatively stable in previous years. Case counts in January 2019 are higher than those seen in January of previous years.
The number
HONOLULU, Hawaii – In October a preliminary settlement of $4,500,000 was reached on behalf of those exposed to Hepatitis A in correlation to Genki Sushi Restaurants. The court has extended the deadline for class members to submit a claim form to February 15, 2019. The class is represented by Marler Clark, the food safety
A preliminary settlement of up to $4,500,000.00 has been reached in a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of those who were exposed to hepatitis A related to eating at Genki Sushi restaurants in Hawaii in 2016, but who did not become ill with hepatitis A. The class is represented by Seattle based, Marler Clark,
The Journal-Times reports that the Ashland-Boyd County Kentucky Health Department investigated a case of Hepatitis A diagnosed on May 23 in an employee who worked at McDonald’s Restaurant located at 2550 Winchester Avenue in Ashland, Kentucky.
The investigation found that the risk of restaurant patrons becoming infected was very low. However, McDonald’s is working with
Do these ladies look like they might have hepatitis A?
According to Live Science, Kentucky Derby fans may need to take some extra precautions before heading off to the races.
The Indiana State Department of Health is recommending that its residents get vaccinated against hepatitis A and take other steps to protect themselves from the
I remember the first time I traveled outside the US, I got a series of vaccine – including a Hepatitis A vaccine. I do not recall ever seeing a warning about travel within the US – go figure.
Indiana health officials are advising residents to get vaccinated for hepatitis A if their summer plans include
A vaccine for all employees is good for customers and good for business.
According to a press release, the Madison County Kentucky Health Department is investigating a single case of hepatitis A in a food handler who worked while infectious at McDonalds restaurant on Glades Road in Berea, KY on March 23, 2018. Hepatitis A
