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The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has confirmed a positive case of hepatitis A in a food service clerk at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant on PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens. The employee may have clients exposed between May 1st and May 12th. The Cooper Hawker said in a statement that the company was working with the Ministry of Health to address its concerns. The restaurant also said that this employee had not worked since May 12 after informing him of his illness. Also according to the statement, all restaurant employees are being vaccinated as a precaution. Cooper's Hawk has set up a hotline to handle customer concerns and questions. They can be reached at 888-719-5058. There are now 18 confirmed cases of hepatitis A in Palm Beach County. Health officials recommend anyone who ate or drank at this restaurant between May 9 and May 12 to be vaccinated against hepatitis A after talking to their health care provider. The vaccine can protect against the disease if it is administered within two weeks of exposure. Anyone who has consumed food or beverages at the restaurant between May 1st and May 8th should look for signs of infection. This includes the sudden onset of abdominal discomfort, dark urine, fever, diarrhea, pale white stool and jaundice. If you notice any of these symptoms, health officials advise you to consult a doctor.
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has confirmed a positive case of hepatitis A in a food service clerk at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant on PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens. The employee may have clients exposed between May 1st and May 12th.
Cooper's Hawk said in a statement that the company was working with the Ministry of Health to address their concerns. The restaurant also said that this employee had not worked since May 12 after informing him of his illness. Also according to the statement, all restaurant employees are being vaccinated as a precaution.
Cooper's Hawk has set up a hotline to handle customer concerns and questions. They can be reached at 888-719-5058
There are now 18 confirmed cases of hepatitis A in Palm Beach County.
Health officials recommend anyone who ate or drank at this restaurant between May 9 and May 12 to be vaccinated against hepatitis A after talking to their health care provider. The vaccine can protect against the disease if it is administered within two weeks of exposure.
Anyone who has consumed food or beverages at the restaurant between May 1st and May 8th should look for signs of infection. This includes the sudden onset of abdominal discomfort, dark urine, fever, diarrhea, pale white stool and jaundice. If you notice any of these symptoms, health officials advise you to consult a doctor.
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