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Potential Hepatitis A exposure linked to Wendy’s in Russellville, AR
3 years ago •source healthy.arkansas.gov • business
721 North Arkansas Avenue, Russellville, 72801 Arkansas, United States
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is warning of a possible Hepatitis A (Hep A) exposure after an employee of Wendy’s, located at 721 North Arkansas, Russellville, tested positive for the virus.The Department of Health recommends those who ate at this facility between December 12, 2021, and January 3, 2022, should seek care immediately if they have never been vaccinated against Hepatitis A or are unsure of their vaccine status. There are no specific treatments once a person gets Hepatitis A; however, it can be prevented through vaccination or a medicine called immune globulin. Vaccination and immune globulin post-exposure work best if given within two weeks of exposure to the virus.
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.healthy.arkansas.gov/news/detail/health-department-warns-of-possible-hepatitis-a-exposure-to-customers-of-ru
Source: The Arkansas Department of Health
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