A recent case of hepatitis A at an Oakville restaurant has the Halton Region warning residents.
Anyone who visited the Kerr Street Cafe in Oakville between December 15th and December 30th are asked to monitor for signs and symptoms.
Associate Medical Officer of Health at Halton Region, Dr. Joanna Oda, explains the situation.
Dr. Oda adds that symptoms of hepatitis A can include many fever, nausea, dark urine, and jaundice.
She says that symptoms can take as long as 50 days to show.
While a vaccine is available, it is only proven to work within 14 days of exposure.
Those who have previously received the vaccine are immune.
Associate Medical Officer of Health at Halton Region, Dr. Joanna Oda, talks about the severity of the disease.
Dr. Oda adds that a vaccine clinic was held in Oakville last weekend for those worried they may have been at risk.
She says if you missed the clinic, you can ask your doctor about doing tests moving forward.
Halton Region Public Health strongly recommends that:
– all patrons who ate or drank at the restaurant at the dates and times below should monitor for symptoms of hepatitis A and contact their health care provider if they experience symptoms:
- December 15: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- December 18: 12 to 5 p.m.
- December 20: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- December 21: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- December 23: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- December 28: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- December 30: 12 to 4 p.m.
The restaurant is working closely with Halton Region Public Health. It has been inspected and is compliant with public health standards.
Common symptoms of hepatitis A include:
- fever
- general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness
- abdominal discomfort
- loss of appetite
- tiredness
- nausea and vomiting
- dark urine
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
