Emergency Hep A clinic- Toronto- The Big Carrot customers, please read

[Shwa Girl]

free hepatitis A vaccines available
worker at The Big Carrot had hepatitis A

Toronto Public Health says an employee at an east-end juice bar has contracted hepatitis A and is warning customers about a possible risk of infection.
In a news release issued Saturday, officials said while the risk is low, those who consumed juice at the Big Carrot, located at 348 Danforth Avenue, between March 17 and April 2, 2015 could have contracted the virus.
“Toronto Public Health is asking anyone who consumed organic fresh juice at the organic juice bar during these dates to monitor for signs and symptoms, practice thorough hand washing and contact their health care provider if concerned,” the release stated.
Symptoms of hepatitis A can begin 15 to 50 days after becoming infected and include fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea/ vomiting, dark urine, stomach pains and jaundice. Officials say the vaccine for the virus is most effective if you receive it within 14 days of exposure.
Toronto Public Health says it will be holding a free hepatitis A vaccine clinic from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on April 12 at the East York Civic Centre, located at 850 Coxwell Avenue, for anyone who may have been exposed to the virus at the organic juice bar.
“Hepatitis A is a virus that can cause a liver infection. Symptoms can last a few days to several months. The virus is rarely fatal and most people develop lifetime immunity following infection,” officials said in the news release.
“Hepatitis A can be serious however, especially for older people and those with chronic liver disease. For these individuals, there is a greater risk of hospitalization and death

[Ciel]

Thanks for posting the alert and vaccine offer, @Shwa Girl . There probably are some people that need to get the 411 out to students if they have not already heard through social media.

[Shwa Girl]

Thanks for posting the alert and vaccine offer, @Shwa Girl . There probably are some people that need to get the 411 out to students if they have not already heard through social media.

news said 150 people got the shot so far and about 300 total lined up

[Shwa Girl]

clinic on Monday

Another clinic will take place on Monday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at at the Scarborough Civic Centre in Committee Room 2.