Health Highlights: June 10, 2019
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Kroger Recalls Berries Tainted With Hepatitis A
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that frozen blackberries sold at... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 10, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Kroger Recalls Berries Tainted With Hepatitis A
Title: Kroger Recalls Berries Tainted With Hepatitis ACategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/10/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/10/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - June 10, 2019 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Berries recalled over possible Hepatitis A contamination
Federal officials are warning consumers to avoid certain brands of frozen berries sold at Kroger and other grocery stores over fears of Hepatitis A virus contamination. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - June 8, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
On National Doughnut Day, some Dunkin' Donuts customers warned of hepatitis A infection
Health officials say an infectious worker at a Dunkin' Donuts may have exposed customers to the disease (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - June 7, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Infectious Diseases A--Z: Vaccine best way to prevent hepatitis A as infections rise nearly 300%
Drug use and homelessness are cited as two main reasons why hepatitis A infections have increased nearly 300% in the U.S. since 2015, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "Hepatitis A is a viral hepatitis that can infect humans, and it infects through the oral-fecal route," says Dr. Stacey Rizza, an [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 26, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Increase in Hepatitis A Virus Infections--US, 2013-2018 Increase in Hepatitis A Virus Infections--US, 2013-2018
Reports of hepatitis A increased by almost 300% in recent years. What are the causes?Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - May 24, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
Pennsylvania declares a statewide hepatitis A outbreak as US sees 300% increase across the nation
Since January 2018, there have been 171 cases of hepatitis A reported in 36 counties in Pennsylvania. This year alone, there have been more than 60 cases confirmed of the liver disease. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 22, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hepatitis A: Breaking Out All Over Hepatitis A: Breaking Out All Over
Every encounter with those at risk is an opportunity to vaccinate against hepatitis A.CDC Expert Commentary (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - May 21, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Infectious Diseases Article Source Type: news
Customers At Rockport Fish Shack May Have Been Exposed To Hepatitis A
ROCKPORT (CBS) – Officials at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health are warning customers of Ray Moore’s Fish Shack in Rockport that they may have been exposed to hepatitis A.
An employee who worked at the restaurant from April 21-May 12 has been diagnosed with hepatitis A.
Customers who dined during that time on cold or uncooked items such as salad, breads (including rolls and hot dog and hamburger buns), cold desserts, fruit or vegetable garnishes, condiments such as pickles and onions, chips and beverages containing ice should contact a doctor to receive treatment for possible exposure to hepatitis A...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 18, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Syndicated Local Hepatitis A Rockport News Source Type: news
South Carolina declare hepatitis A outbreak amid 400% surge in cases
In just seven months, 86 people in South Carolina have been diagnosed with hepatitis A, which typically sickens just 19 a year, prompting the state to declare an outbreak amid a 300% surge in US cases. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hepatitis A outbreak in Florida continues to expand
Florida reported 92 hepatitis A cases last week, bringing the total to 1,129 cases this year as an outbreak continues to grow, according to numbers posted Monday on the state Department of Health website.
The total is more than double the 548 cases reported in all of 2018. In the four previous years, the highest number of cases was 276 in 2017. Hepatitis A, which can cause liver damage, can be spread through such things as food or drinks that have been contaminated with fecal matter from people… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - May 14, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Hepatitis A Infections Up Nearly 300% in Recent Years Hepatitis A Infections Up Nearly 300% in Recent Years
Hepatitis A infections have risen almost 300 percent in recent years, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - May 10, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
CDC: Hepatitis A Virus Reports Increased in 2016 to 2018
FRIDAY, May 10, 2019 -- From 2016 to 2018, there was an increase in reports of hepatitis A cases, according to research published in the May 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 10, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Report points to need to bolster Florida's hurricane preparedness
As the 2019 hurricane season looms and as hepatitis A cases continue to soar in Florida, a report issued Wednesday shows that more work needs to be done to ensure the health and safety of residents against emerging infectious diseases, terrorism and extreme weather conditions.
Florida scored a 6.7 on the 2019 National Health Security Preparedness Index, putting it on par with the national average. The report, issued by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, analyzed 129 different measures for each… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - May 10, 2019 Category: Health Management Authors: Christine Sexton Source Type: news
Hepatitis A Infections Soaring: CDC
Title: Hepatitis A Infections Soaring: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/9/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/10/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - May 10, 2019 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
