Public health calls for vigilance: People who consumed products from Boulangerie Baladi on rue de Salaberry in Ahamsic-Cartierville may have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus.
Posted at 4:23 pm
Although the risk of this transmission seems “low” at the moment, the Regional Public Health Department (DRSP) confirms that citizens who have not been vaccinated against the infection, will have bought products in this company located at 2485 Rue de Salaberry between August 17 and 30. , should be vaccinated.
If this is your case, to make an appointment to receive the vaccine against hepatitis A, call 514-384-2000 ext. Contact CLSC d’Ahuntsic quickly by calling 8302. “This vaccination will be provided free of charge,” assured the public, but insisting that he bring his health insurance card and his vaccination record.
For people who are adequately vaccinated against hepatitis A or who have had the disease in the past, “food consumption does not represent a risk”, state health officials.
They recommend that concerned citizens “monitor for the appearance of hepatitis symptoms” by October 19, i.e. loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fever, general malaise or still feeling tired. If necessary, consult a doctor immediately.
Remember that hepatitis A is an infection caused by a virus that attacks the liver. It can have serious consequences in the elderly, people with chronic liver disease, and immunocompromised people. The virus is usually spread by ingesting water, food, drink, or the virus present on contaminated objects. The infection is also spread during sexual contact with an infected person.
“Many preschoolers have no symptoms or mild illness. Infected individuals usually recover within 2 months without complications or sequelae”, finally supports public health.
