This is important news for anyone who has recently dined at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs.
According to the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, hepatitis A has been detected in a worker at Morimoto Asia, a restaurant located in Disney Springs. They made this announcement on social media and followed it up with advice on what to do. Here is the tweet they sent out.
DOH-Orange ID hepatitis A infection in a food service worker at Morimoto Asia, 1600 E Buena Vista Dr. Persons who consumed any food/beverage at restaurant b/w Nov. 6 – 16, 2018, could be exposed to hep A virus & need to be vaccinated. Customers 877-404-3821 EPI calls 407-858-1420
— GOHealthyOrange (@DohOrange) November 22, 2018
Here is their follow up advice to the initial tweet.
Only those with Confirmed hepatitis A need vaccination. Patrons should monitor for symptoms: sudden onset of abdominal discomfort, dark urine, fever, diarrhea, and yellow skin and eyes (jaundice). Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek medical attention promptly.
Therefore, those who consumed food or beverage at the restaurant between November 6, 2018, and November 16, 2018, should promptly contact their healthcare provider to receive vaccination.
The CDC has some helpful information on their website. This is what I found, but you can check out all the info on the CDC’s website. You can find more information on this page, as well.
I think I have been exposed to hepatitis A. What should I do?
If you have any questions about potential exposure to hepatitis A, call your health professional or your local or state health department. If you were recently exposed to hepatitis A virus and have not been vaccinated against hepatitis A, you might benefit from an injection of either hepatitis A vaccine or immune globulin. However, the vaccine or immune globulin are only effective if given within the first 2 weeks after exposure. A health professional can decide what is best based on your age and overall health.
The bottom line is that if you ate at Morimoto Asia between November 6 and November 16, 2018 keep an eye on the symptoms. If you have any concern that you might have contracted hepatitis A then call your doctor and get checked out.
We will update with any new information that is released.
Thanks for reading!
*Liz*
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