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DOH Confirms Two Hepatitis A Cases On Kaua?i
By Big Island Now
January 8, 2018, 6:37 AM HST (Updated January 8, 2018, 6:37 AM) ?
Two cases of hepatitis A in Kaua?i residents are being investigated by the Hawai?i Department of Health (DOH). Symptoms began from November 2017 and the investigation is ongoing. The strain of the virus in both cases appears to be the same one currently circulating in California.
?As our investigators continue their work, we want to remind Hawai?i residents that hepatitis A vaccination is highly effective in preventing infection,? said state Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Park. ?With large, multi-state outbreaks occurring across the country, it is important that we all take precautions to prevent hepatitis A infection whether at home, work, recreating, or traveling.?...
DOH Confirms Two Hepatitis A Cases On Kaua?i
By Big Island Now
January 8, 2018, 6:37 AM HST (Updated January 8, 2018, 6:37 AM) ?
Two cases of hepatitis A in Kaua?i residents are being investigated by the Hawai?i Department of Health (DOH). Symptoms began from November 2017 and the investigation is ongoing. The strain of the virus in both cases appears to be the same one currently circulating in California.
?As our investigators continue their work, we want to remind Hawai?i residents that hepatitis A vaccination is highly effective in preventing infection,? said state Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Park. ?With large, multi-state outbreaks occurring across the country, it is important that we all take precautions to prevent hepatitis A infection whether at home, work, recreating, or traveling.?...
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