Hepatitis A -- Canada
The local Health Unit is seeing an increase in the number of cases of hepatitis A in the South River, Sundridge and Burk's Falls areas and so is planning clinics to vaccinate to help stop the spread.
Hepatitis A is a virus that affects the liver, usually spread by eating or drinking something contaminated with the feces of someone with the virus. A partner with hepatitis A can also spread the virus through sexual activities or through sharing drug use equipment. At this time, there is no
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