Brooksville, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Hernando County (DOH-Hernando) has identified a positive case of hepatitis A in a food service worker at Village Pizza Restaurant in Spring Hill, FL. The employee may have exposed patrons between May 29 and June 5, 2019.
Hepatitis A vaccine or immune globulin (IG) may provide protection against the disease if given within two weeks after exposure. Therefore, Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for anyone who ate or drank between June 4 and 5 from Village Pizza, which is located at 4070 Deltona Blvd. in Spring Hill. Concerned Village Pizza customers can call DOH-Hernando at 352-247-6111 to leave their information and a call-back number to speak directly with a nurse.
DOH-Hernando is also offering the hepatitis A vaccine for free at the Spring Hill location of the Health Department with extended hours on June 18 and 19 from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Person who consumed any food or beverage from this restaurant from May 29 to June 5 may have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus. Patrons should monitor for symptoms of hepatitis A infection which include sudden onset of abdominal discomfort, dark urine, fever, diarrhea, pale white stools, and yellow skin and eyes (jaundice). Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek medical attention promptly.
Hernando County has seen a significant increase in hepatitis A cases. In 2019, the number of cases of locally identified hepatitis A infections in Hernando County is 67, compared to 6 cases in 2018, and 2 cases from 2014-2016.
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