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Palm Beach County, Florida – A restaurant manager in West Palm Beach has tested positive for hepatitis A and may have exposed clients to the contagious disease, health officials said.
The Florida Department of Health announced that a food service employee of the Beer Garden & Grill brewery, located at 209 6th Street, had been infected.
Health officials said that the employee, who was not identified because of patient privacy laws, may have exposed clients to hepatitis A between April 10th and May 1st.
If you have eaten at the restaurant during this period, the Ministry of Health recommends that you monitor the symptoms, including:
- Abdominal pain
- Dark urine
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Pale white stool
- Skin and yellow eyes (jaundice)
If you have any of these symptoms, see a doctor immediately.
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According to the Florida Department of Health, 15 cases of hepatitis A have been confirmed this year in Palm Beach County.
Here is the last number of cases this year in our local counties:
- Martin County: 20
- Palm Beach County: 15
- St. Lucie County: 11
- Okeechobee County: 2
- Indian River County: 0
Last month, state and local health officials said
the source of an outbreak of hepatitis A in Martin County is unknown,
and could take weeks to discover.
Doctors say the best way to protect yourself against hepatitis A is to get vaccinated and wash your hands after using the toilet and before handling food. The vaccine against hepatitis A is available in doctors' offices, emergency care centers, pharmacies and county health departments.
If you have questions about hepatitis A, call the Florida Palm Beach County Health Department at 561 840 4568 or 561-671-4184.
This is a story in development. Stay with WPTV for updates.
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