IDAHO: Patrons may have been exposed to Hepatitis A - (Fox 12 KTRV)
March 26, 2008 – 8:58 pmhttp://www.fox12news.com/Global/story.asp?S=8069610
Boise, Idaho — The health department is warning Treasure Valley patrons about a confirmed case of Hepatitis A after an employee at the Red Feather Lounge in downtown Boise was found to have the disease.
The restaurant remains open as the health department says it’s a perfectly safe place to dine.
But, they want prior patrons to be aware of the possibility of exposure.
Red Feather Lounger owner Dave Krick was quoted as saying, “As a business we’re paying for anyone that wants to get the vaccination and I think it’s a important to talk with the health department if you have any concerns.”
Krick says the female employee in question had spent time in Costa Rica with her husband who also contracted the illness.
Upon her return, the employee received the vaccination for the liver disease.
“She was on heighten alert and she knew to wash her hands every time she went to the bathroom”, […]
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