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Exposure to Hepatitis A linked to The Mustard Seed Restaurant in Chautauqua County
3 years ago •source chqgov.com • business
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31 East Main Street, Fredonia, 14063 New York, United States
The Chautauqua County Health Department is warning customers who ate food at or consumed takeout food from The Mustard Seed Restaurant located at 31 E Main Street Fredonia, NY, between April 1 and May 19, 2021, were potentially exposed to hepatitis A. Because of that, they advised people who may have been exposed should receive treatment to prevent infection, considering that most people do not get sick when an employee at a restaurant has hepatitis A, but there is still a risk.The hepatitis A vaccine or immune globulin is only effective within two weeks of exposure to the virus. People who ate at The Mustard Seed Restaurant between May 8 and May 19 (and have not been previously vaccinated against hepatitis A) should receive the hepatitis A vaccine or immune globulin as soon as possible.
The Chautauqua County Health Department staff conducted a thorough inspection of the restaurant and cleared them to reopen on May 20. There is no risk of eating there at this time.
If you are experiencing Hepatitis A symptoms, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
Check for more details on: chqgov.com/health-and-human-services/news/potential-exposure-hepatitis-virus-chautauqua-county-restaurant-free
Source: chqgov.com
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