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Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-30253559
28 November 2014 Last updated at 16:11 ET
Hepatitis A outbreak in Portsmouth: Investigation under way
Up to 150 children and adults are to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A following an outbreak in Hampshire.
Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed seven cases of the infection within the same family in Portsmouth.
The vaccinations for children and teaching staff will take place at two schools.
The BBC understands those schools are Devonshire Infant School in Portsmouth and Fernhurst Junior School in Southsea.
PHE said the illness was "very uncommon in England" and all cases were linked through household contact...
28 November 2014 Last updated at 16:11 ET
Hepatitis A outbreak in Portsmouth: Investigation under way
Up to 150 children and adults are to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A following an outbreak in Hampshire.
Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed seven cases of the infection within the same family in Portsmouth.
The vaccinations for children and teaching staff will take place at two schools.
The BBC understands those schools are Devonshire Infant School in Portsmouth and Fernhurst Junior School in Southsea.
PHE said the illness was "very uncommon in England" and all cases were linked through household contact...