Rome, N.Y. - Oneida County Health Department says they have learned of a Hepatitis A exposure.
During the food demonstration at Ace Hardware in Rome, a positive person prepared and cooked food.
If you ate food there June 1st are past the window to receive the vaccine and should monitor themselves for symptoms. If you consumed food Saturday, June 8th, you have until Saturday June 22nd, to get preventive treatment
Symptoms commonly appear within 28 days of exposure, with a range of 15 to 50 days. According to the CDC symptoms of Hepatitis A include:
- Yellow skin or eyes
- Lack of appetite
- Upset stomach
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Dark urine or light-colored stools
- Joint pain
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
A Hepatitis A vaccination clinic has been scheduled on Friday, June 21, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to accommodate those exposed. To schedule an appointment, visit the Important Notices section at ocgov.net or call 315-798-5747 and press 2.