Source: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdp...-cases-doubled
Hepatitis A cases more than double in 2017; if you?re at risk, get vaccinated
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 30, 2017
DENVER ? Hepatitis A cases continue to rise in Colorado, climbing to 54 so far in 2017, which is more than double the number of cases typically seen in an entire year. One Coloradan has died from the illness. The state health department urges all people at risk, especially men who have sexual contact with men, to get vaccinated to prevent hepatitis A.
?Colorado?s hepatitis A outbreak mirrors similar outbreaks across the country,? said State Epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy. ?We?re seeing more cases among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with unvaccinated men. We want to get the word out: A safe and effective vaccine will protect you.?...
Hepatitis A cases more than double in 2017; if you?re at risk, get vaccinated
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 30, 2017
DENVER ? Hepatitis A cases continue to rise in Colorado, climbing to 54 so far in 2017, which is more than double the number of cases typically seen in an entire year. One Coloradan has died from the illness. The state health department urges all people at risk, especially men who have sexual contact with men, to get vaccinated to prevent hepatitis A.
?Colorado?s hepatitis A outbreak mirrors similar outbreaks across the country,? said State Epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy. ?We?re seeing more cases among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with unvaccinated men. We want to get the word out: A safe and effective vaccine will protect you.?...
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