IDAHO: Dozens flock to health dept. for hepatitis A shots - (KTVB.com)
March 27, 2008 – 9:18 pmhttp://www.ktvb.com/news/localnews/stories/ktvbn-mar2608-hep_a_follow.1f1ab63.html#
Boise — After news of possible exposure to hepatitis A at a popular downtown restaurant many of the people who could have been exposed went for vaccinations at the Central District Health Department.
The only way hepatitis a can be spread is by someone consuming fecal matter containing the virus. Patrons getting their shots said this incident hasn’t changed the way the feel about their favorite restaurant.
Central District Health opened it doors early - offering vaccinations to those possibly exposed to Hepatitis A.
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