CLARK, CHAMPAIGN COUNTIES — Hepatitis A has been confirmed in a Frisch’s employee who worked in Clark and Champaign counties.
The Champaign Health District and Clark County Combined Health District are working with the restaurants to vaccinate all employees, according to a press release.
The employee worked at the 1228 Scioto St. restaurant in Urbana and the 1831 Bechtle Ave. restaurant in Springfield.
“We have fully cooperated with health department authorities, and appreciate their ongoing work in addressing this nationwide issue,” said a Frisch’s spokesperson. “The well-being of our guests and team members remains our paramount concern.”
The Ohio Department of Health declared a statewide outbreak of hepatitis A in June.
Since March 25, Clark County has investigated 59 case, with 42 linked to the statewide outbreak.
Champaign County has investigated nine cases, with six linked to the statewide outbreak.
“This case of hepatitis A just highlights the fact that the state is still in an active outbreak,” said Christina Conover, nursing director at Clark County Combined Health District. “Proper hand washing and vaccination are the most effective strategies to combat this virus.”
Hepatitis A is spread by ingesting fecal matter from an infected individual.
Symptoms include fatigue, low appetite, stomach pains, nausea, clay-colored stool and yellowish coloring to the skin and eyes.
The CDC recommends anyone 12 months or older to be vaccinated for hepatitis A.
Anyone interested in the vaccine should contact their health provider.
