As of August 3, 2016, the Hawaii Department of Health has identified 42 new cases of hepatitis A. All cases have been in adults, 39 have required hospitalization. The total is now 135 with onset of illness ranging between 6/12/16 – 7/24/16.
Findings of the investigation suggest that the source of the outbreak is focused
They Join Baskin-Robbins, Chilli’s, Costco and Sushi Shiono.
The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) is continuing its investigation of a hepatitis A outbreak on the island of Oahu and has confirmed two new cases in a food service employee at Chili’s restaurant located at 590 Farrington Highway in Kapolei, and a Hawaiian Airlines flight
Perhaps vaccinating food service workers would be good?
From the Hawaii Department of Health Website:
An employee of the following food service business(es) has been diagnosed with hepatitis A. This list does not indicate these businesses are sources of this outbreak; at this time, no infections have been linked to exposure to these businesses. The
My bet is Baskins-Robbins, Sushi Shiono and Taco Bell would agree.
According to the Hawaii Department of Health, an employee of each of the following food service businesses has been diagnosed with hepatitis A. These restaurants are not the source of the 93 people sickened – the three employees are part of the 93 sickened.
What can the 74 do to help health officials? Being your own Jr. Epidemiologist.
Sitting in my hotel room on the shores of Waikiki in the remnants of tropical storm Darby, has given me time – perhaps too much – to think about this outbreak – especially after meeting with a few of the families.
Hepatitis A is totally and completely preventable.
Each year, approximately 30,000 to 50,000 cases of hepatitis A occur in the United States. And, yes, that includes Hawaii where a mystery 74 person hepatitis A outbreak is occurring. Two of those 74 individuals that separately work at a Taco Bell and a Baskin-Robbins have compounded to
The Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) is investigating a cluster of hepatitis A infections on Oahu. HDOH staff are conducting interviews with the cases in an effort to identify the source of infection.
Identifying the source of infection continues to be a challenge because of the long incubation period of the disease and the difficulty
Pay the $50 to protect your employee and customers – especially in a State that survives in part on tourism.
Last week the Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) reported a confirmed case of Hepatitis A in a food service employee at the ice cream specialty store, Baskin-Robbins, located at the Waikele Center in Waipahu.
The Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) is investigating a cluster of hepatitis A infections on Oahu. HDOH staff are conducting interviews with the cases in an effort to identify the source of infection.
Identifying the source of infection continues to be a challenge because of the long incubation period of the disease and the difficulty
As many as 53 sickens, 13 hospitalized with 1 likely liver transplant.
An Introduction to Hepatitis A
Exposure to the hepatitis A virus can cause an acute infection of the liver that is typically mild and resolves on its own. [11, 17] The symptoms and duration of illness vary a great deal, with many persons