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The school initially informed parents of two cases on Wednesday
Eight people in a school in North Yorkshire have been treated for hepatitis A, confirmed Public Health England (PHE).
PHE did not confirm whether the cases involved staff members, students or both, although the school – Outwoods Academy, Ripon – stated that two staff members were affected.
All those affected were treated and the health risks were low, said PHE.
Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver and differs from hepatitis B and C.
In a letter to parents Wednesday, the school, which has about 650 students aged 11 to 18, said two staff members had hepatitis A.
He added that PHE was investigating other reported cases of illness.
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Hepatitis A tips
- Hepatitis A is spread from person to person by eating food or drinking water containing the virus
- The virus can spread easily in families and where people live together
- Since the virus is transmitted by feces, it is therefore very important to wash your hands after using the toilet and / or having prepared food.
- The symptoms of hepatitis A are similar to those of the flu: mild fever, joint and muscle pain, feeling sick, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and stomach pain.
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes), dark colored urine and itchy skin
- Anyone suspected of being infected with hepatitis A should not go to school or work until his doctor advises him to come back.
Source NHS England: Hepatitis A
Dr. Simon Padfield, PHE Yorkshire and Humber Communicable Disease Consultant, said, "Parents of school students and staff members have been informed of the cases and rebadured that any risk for health is weak.
"Hepatitis A is usually a mild illness, although it may be more serious in adults if it is not treated.
"Often, children have no symptoms, although they can transmit the infection to others."
He added that families and staff had received information on the signs and symptoms of the infection and had been asked to adhere to "strict hygiene measures of the hands".
The school refused to comment further.
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