3 days ago
Possible Hepatitis A exposure in Tecumseh
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is alerting the public of a potential Hepatitis A exposure in Tecumseh.
If you were at Fratelli's Pasta Grill at 13340 Lanoue Street in Tecumseh at any point from Aug. 1 to 6 and aren't vaccinated against Hepatitis A, you may be at risk.
WECHU said you could still be eligible for a vaccine and it is doing a walk-in vaccine clinic until 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. That is being done at 1005 Ouellette Avenue in Windsor.
If that doesn't work, you can get treatment by appointment until Aug. 20. To do so, call 519-258-2146 extension 1420. You are asked to bring your immunization record.
If you ate at Fratelli's, you should monitor for symptoms up to 50 days after.
Symptoms of Hepatitis A include:
Fever
Dark urine
Loss of appetite
Feeling tired
Nausea and vomiting
Stomach cramps
Jaundice
WECHU said the best way to prevent Hepatitis A is to get vaccinated within 14 days of exposure.
The specific dates to note are July 19 and 20 between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. and July 22 and 23 between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m.
