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Hepatitis A outbreak in Gaston County
4 years ago •source gastongazette.com
North Carolina, United States
Gaston Gazette News published that Gaston County health officials informed about a spike in Hepatitis A cases that began with chronic drug users, but has now spread to a wider population. They have reported more than 120 cases this year, including 70 cases in the first three months of the year, and more than 70% of the cases reported this year have required hospital intervention.According to the news some of the Hepatitis A cases have been connected to food-related incidents, although health officials would not name the businesses involved. Also, County health officials have done outreach to provide Hepatitis A vaccines to high-risk groups, including drug rehabilitation centers.
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.gastongazette.com/story/news/2021/06/17/gaston-county-experiencing-hepatitis-outbreak/7640059002/
Source: Gaston Gazette News | Symptoms: Fever, Nausea
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