An Ocala restaurant worker tested positive for hepatitis A

The Florida County Health Department of Marion has identified a case of hepatitis A in a food services worker in Ocala. According to the department's epidemiological survey, the person concerned worked at Zaxby, located in 6033 SW Highway 200, infectious from May 13th to June 2nd.

The vaccine against hepatitis A can confer protection against the disease if it is administered within two weeks of exposure. Therefore, the vaccine against hepatitis A is recommended to anyone who has not yet been vaccinated against the virus that ate or drank in this restaurant between May 22nd and June 2nd.

Those who consumed food or beverages between May 13 and May 21 should be looking for signs and symptoms of hepatitis A infection. This includes the sudden onset of symptoms. abdominal discomfort, dark urine, fever, diarrhea, pale white stool and yellow skin and eyes (jaundice). Anyone with these symptoms should immediately see a doctor.

The Marion County Department of Health offers free hepatitis A vaccines to potentially affected individuals. To get vaccinated, visit the Ocala Departmental Office at 1801 SE 32nd Ave., from 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

The best way to prevent hepatitis A infection is to be vaccinated with the hepatitis A vaccine. It is also important to practice good hand hygiene, including washing your hands thoroughly after using the vaccine. bathroom, before preparing or eating food, before preparing or eating food, and avoid sharing food, drinks, drugs or cigarettes.

For more information on hepatitis A, visit FloridaHealth.gov/HepA, email [email protected], or call the Ministry of Health's toll-free information line, 1-844-CALL-DOH (844-225-5364), from 8 am to 5 pm From Monday to Friday.