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A nurse loads a syringe containing a vaccine in Lynwood, California.
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STUART, Fla. – Health officials said two people died as a result of a reported outbreak of hepatitis A in a Florida county.
According to Treasure Coast Newspapers, Martin County and state officials met Friday to discuss a couple from Palm City after the Forensic Pathologist's office announced their deaths, "Hepatitis A Outbreaks" .
Records show 13 cases of hepatitis A in the county since the beginning of the year, including eight diagnosed since Monday. The Florida Health Department identifies a county during an outbreak when it has more than five cases.
Health officials said that children enrolled in a public school since 1995 should already be vaccinated. The vaccination process against hepatitis A consists of two injections given six months apart.
Hepatitis A is a liver disease transmitted by contaminated food or water.
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Information provided by: The Stuart (Fla.) News, http://www.tcpalm.com
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