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Hepatitis A Outbreak in The Red Inn, Provincetown
8 months ago •source provincetown-ma.gov • business
15 Commercial Street, Provincetown, 02657 Massachusetts, United States
Health officials have identified a potential Hepatitis A exposure in Provincetown, Massachusetts. The outbreak is linked to a food service employee at The Red Inn, a local establishment. The number of people affected and their exact locations are yet to be confirmed.The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MADPH), Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment, and Provincetown health officials are working closely to manage the situation. Patrons who dined at The Red Inn between April 30 and May 15 are considered to be at risk of exposure. The Red Inn is fully cooperating with the public health investigation and remains open for business.
The Hepatitis A exposure was discovered after the affected food service employee fell ill. The individual is reported to be recovering well and will remain off work until medically cleared. Health officials are urging anyone who dined at The Red Inn during the specified period to contact their doctor for advice on Hepatitis A vaccination or immune globulin treatment. These treatments are most effective when administered within 14 days of exposure.
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious viral illness that affects the liver. It can be spread through contaminated food or drink, or through close contact with an infected person. Symptoms may include fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and jaundice. While the illness is typically mild and self-limiting, it can be severe in older adults or those with underlying liver disease.
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