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Outbreak of Gastrointestinal linked to PEI International Shellfish Festival
1 month ago •source princeedwardisland.ca • business
Outbreak
360 Grafton Street, Charlottetown, C1A 1M2 Prince Edward Island, Canada
The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) has been working closely with the organizers of the PEI International Shellfish Festival to investigate an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness associated with attendance at the festival between September 19-22, 2024.Over 550 symptomatic people who attended the festival responded to the online questionnaire with date of illness onset, duration of illness, and information about foods consumed. Four individuals presented to emergency departments and one hospitalization were identified. Public health inspectors followed up individually with staff who worked at the event.
At this time, there has been identification of norovirus from stool samples from symptomatic people who ate at the festival.
The PEI International Shellfish Festival is a very large event that involves a significant volume of high-risk foods.
If you or a loved one are harmed or experiencing any symptoms, it is important to report it. Reporting can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/public-health-recommendations-pei-international-shellfish-festival
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