Extra staff is working overtime in Hawaii to find the cause of a Hepatitis A outbreak that has grown six-fold since July 1, but state officials admit they are stumped. People who have recently been exposed to Hepatitis A and who have not been vaccinated previously
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Hawaii Hep A outbreak hits 52; ice cream worker among them
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The confirmed case count in the Hepatitis A outbreak on Oahu now stands at 52, according to the Hawaii State Department of Health, up from 31 confirmed cases a week ago. All of those sickened are adults on Oahu and 16 have been hospitalized. This is…
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Cluster of 31 Hepatitis A cases under investigation in Hawaii
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At least 31 cases of Hepatitis A infection have been confirmed on Oahu, according to a July 6 announcement from the Hawaii State Department of Health. That’s up 19 from the initial case count of 12 reported July 1. Six people have been hospitalized. The Hawaii…
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