Public Health Sudbury & Districts have confirmed a case of hepatitis A and are hosting vaccination clinics for anyone who may have come in contact with the infected individual.
Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Penny Sutcliffe says the case was confirmed on Sunday that an infected individual works as an employee at the deli department of the Real Canadian Superstore located on Lasalle Boulevard in Sudbury.
She adds anyone who consumed clerk-served or prepared deli meat or cheese trays between November 27th and December 16th could be at risk of hepatitis A infection.
Anyone who in the last 14 days consumed these food items—purchased between November 27 and 1:30 p.m. December 16—is strongly recommended to get vaccinated for hepatitis A. Individuals who ate the foods more than 14 days ago are advised to contact Public Health, monitor their health for signs and symptoms, and follow up with their health care provider if symptoms develop.
Common symptoms of hepatitis A include fever, stomach pain or discomfort, dark urine, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, tiredness, loss of appetite, clay or ash-coloured bowel movements, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes).
Clinic details
Free vaccination clinics will be held at Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ main office at 1300 Paris Street in Sudbury. Drop-in (no appointment needed) and free parking on site.
The clinic times are:
Wednesday, December 18, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, December 19, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, December 20, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, December 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Important: Additional clinics will be offered. Dates and times will be announced.
Who qualifies for free vaccination?
Anyone who in the last 14 days consumed the food items—purchased between November 27 and 1:30 p.m. December 16—is strongly recommended to get vaccinated for hepatitis A.
Individuals who ate the foods more than 14 days ago are advised to contact Public Health, monitor their health for signs and symptoms, and follow up with their health care provider if symptoms develop.
Any affected food that was purchased during this time period should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase. This food should not be eaten.
Please check phsd.ca for updates on vaccination clinics. If you have additional questions, call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).