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The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has identified a case of hepatitis A in a Westbrook food service worker. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. It can spread through person-to-person contact or by consuming contaminated food or water.
The individual worked during their infectious period at Legends Rest Taproom and Paper City BBQ, both located at 855 Main St., Westbrook on the following dates:
Anyone who dined in or ordered takeout from these locations during these dates could be at risk for hepatitis A infection. The proprietors are working closely with the Maine CDC, and there is no concern about ongoing exposure outside these dates.
You can prevent getting hepatitis A with a vaccine, and those exposed to hepatitis A can avoid getting sick if they get the vaccine within 14 days of the exposure. The hepatitis A vaccine is a two-dose series. After one dose, at least 94 out of 100 people become immune to the hepatitis A virus for several years. Getting the second dose ensures long-term protection.
Individuals who were potentially exposed should:
Symptoms begin to show 15–50 days after exposure to the virus and can range from mild to severe. People who get very ill may need to go to a hospital, and their symptoms can last several months. Most children younger than six years old have mild or no symptoms.
Cases of hepatitis A in Maine have remained elevated since an initial increase in 2019. People at increased risk of becoming infected should protect themselves with a hepatitis A vaccine. For more information on hepatitis A, visit www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hav/.
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