The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is investigating a case of Hepatitis A involving a food handler at a Regina McDonald’s. On Thursday, the SHA alerted the public of the potential risk of exposure of Hepatitis A at the McDonald’s at 2002 Aurora Blvd. The SHA is advising anyone who may have been at or ordered food from that location anytime between May 25 to June 5 to monitor for symptoms for up to 50 days after their last exposure and contact HealthLine 811 to be assessed. Symptoms of Hepatitis A may include fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, light coloured stool, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting, diarrhea, and jaundice, according to the SHA. Hepatitis A is a liver infection cause by a virus that is spread from person to person. While the risk of transmission is very low, the SHA said the possibility still exists. The SHA says to be eligible for a Hepatitis A vaccination, it should be no more than 14 days since the most recent meal from the restaurant.
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