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The Willows Primary School in Ipswich, UK linked to Hepatitis A outbreak
1 year ago •source ipswichstar.co.uk • business
Outbreak
Downing Close, IP2 9ER England, United Kingdom
An outbreak of Hepatitis A has been reported at The Willows Primary School in Ipswich, UK. The UK Health Security Agency sent out a letter to parents on Saturday, January 21, notifying them of the small number of cases of the virus, which is a highly contagious liver infection that can cause flu-like symptoms and jaundice. The letter also stated that Hepatitis A can be spread by the consumption of contaminated food or water, but that for most people, it does not cause any long-term problems.The UKHSA is currently working with the school to assess the situation and to implement extra precautions to prevent the infection from spreading. These precautions include advising parents to keep children off school for seven days after their symptoms started and to look out for signs of the virus.
In case you experienced Hepatitis A symptoms such as fever, nausea, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, dark-colored urine, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin), it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
Source: www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/23270678.ipswich-hepatitis-outbreak-willows-primary-school/
Vaccine available in USA for HepA. I’m a funeral director, got it immediately.