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Potential Hepatitis A exposure linked to Starbucks in Gloucester Township, NJ
2 years ago •source camdencounty.com • business
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1490 Blackwood Clementon Road, Clementon, 08021 New Jersey, United States
The Camden County Health Department is investigating a possible hepatitis A exposure after having been notified by a health care provider that a food handler employed at a Starbucks at 1490 Blackwood Clementon Road in Gloucester Township tested positive for hepatitis A and worked through the infectious period.The Department of Health recommends those who have visited the Starbucks located on 1490 Blackwood Clementon Road in Gloucester Township on Nov. 4,5,6, 11, 12 and 13 to have the hepatitis A vaccine and/or immune globulin that can reduce the risk of acquiring the disease. Individuals should receive the vaccine as soon as possible but no later than 14 days after contact.
If you are experiencing Hepatitis A symptoms like fever, jaundice, nausea, clay-colored stool, dark urine, malaise, abdominal discomfort, or vomiting, it is important to report it. It can help to detect and resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
Check for more details on: www.camdencounty.com/starbucks-employee-tests-positive-for-hepatitis-a-in-gloucester-township/
Source: Camden County website
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