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Public Health Alert: Hepatitis A linked to KFC on Hudson, NC
2 years ago •source caldwellcountync.org • business
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640 Main Street, Hudson, 28638 North Carolina, United States
The State of North Carolina notified Caldwell County confirmed a case of Hepatitis A in an individual who works at KFC in Hudson.According to state guidelines, transmission to patrons is unlikely, so vaccination for restaurant patrons is not recommended at this time. The individual diagnosed with Hepatitis A is being treated. Individuals who came in close contact with the patient have been notified.
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.caldwellcountync.org/article/818-public-health-alert-hepatitis-a
Source: Caldwell County NC
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