A Second Palm Beach County Food Service Worker Has Hepatitis A

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For the second time this spring, a Palm Beach County food service worker has been diagnosed as having hepatitis A.

The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County says the patient was working at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant in the Gardens Mall and may have exposed patrons between May 1 and May 12.

Officials say the hepatitis A vaccine may provide protection if it is given within two weeks after exposure. That means anyone who ate or drank at Cooper's Hawk between May 9 and May 12 is urged to get vaccinated.

Those who visited the restaurant between May 1 and May 8 should just watch out for any signs and symptoms of the liver infection.

Symptoms include sudden onset of abdominal discomfort, dark urine, fever, diarrhea, pale white stools, and yellow skin and eyes (jaundice). Anyone experiencing these symptoms should promptly seek medical attention.

Concerned customers can call DOH-Palm Beach at 561-840- 4568 or 561-671-4184 to leave their information and a call-back number to speak directly with a nurse.

A dishwasher at the Butcher Shop Beer Garden & Grill in West Palm Beach was confirmed to have hepatitis A in April.

Citing privacy laws, health officials won't comment on whether the employee at Cooper's Hawk had any contact with food being served at the restaurant.

The Health Department says there are now 18 total cases of hepatitis A in Palm Beach County so far this year. There were 13 cases in all of 2018.

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