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Potential Hepatitis A exposure linked to Sunlife Organics Juice Bar in West Hollywood
3 years ago •source publichealth.lacounty.gov • business
8570 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, 90069 California, United States
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is working with Sunlife Organics Juice Bar in West Hollywood to alert consumers of a possible hepatitis A exposure. The Public Health identified hepatitis A virus infection in a food handler who worked at this location. No additional cases have been identified at this time.Public Health recommends hepatitis A vaccination for patrons who consumed food or beverages from Sunlife Organics in West Hollywood between March 14–17, 2022. Vaccination is not necessary for people who previously completed the hepatitis A vaccine series or are known to have a past infection. To prevent infection or reduce illness, hepatitis A vaccine should be administered within 14 days after a known exposure.
Public Health will continue monitoring all known individuals who may have been exposed to individuals ill with hepatitis A.
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.
Source: publichealth.lacounty.gov/phcommon/public/media/mediapubhpdetail.cfm
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