Los Angeles County public health officials are investigating a reported case of hepatitis A in an employee at a Whole Foods supermarket in Beverly Hills.
Health officials warned that anyone who purchased products from the seafood counter at the market at 239 North Crescent Drive between April 20 and May 13 receive the hepatitis A vaccine if they are not already immune. “Receiving vaccination as soon as possible after exposure could help reduce the risk of developing hepatitis A infection,” the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said. “Residents should contact their local pharmacy or medical provider for the vaccine.
The health department is working with Whole Foods to make sure employees that are not immune to hepatitis A are referred for vaccination. No additional cases of hepatitis A had been reported as of Saturday, and the investigation is ongoing. Los Angeles officials said earlier this week that hepatitis A is spreading among the city’s homeless population. People experiencing homelessness tend to be at higher risk because they have limited access to handwashing and bathroom facilities.
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