Montreal’s public health department has issued a warning regarding potential exposure to hepatitis A at Auberge Chez Jean, a hostel in the city’s Plateau neighborhood.
The warning, published online on Friday, alerts individuals who stayed at Auberge Chez Jean on Henri-Julien Street between July 29 and August 18 that they may have been exposed to the highly contagious liver infection.
“During this highly touristy period in Montreal, when an infectious individual visited the premises, several dozen people may have been exposed to the virus,” stated health authorities.
“Due to the large number of potential contacts, the Montreal public health authority is struggling to identify all potentially exposed individuals as part of its epidemiological investigation.”
Guests who have not previously contracted hepatitis A and have not been vaccinated against the virus are advised to monitor themselves for symptoms for at least 50 days after their last day of stay. If symptoms occur, medical attention should be sought, and staff should be informed about potential exposure to hepatitis A.
Symptoms of hepatitis A include fever, fatigue, vomiting, jaundice, and abdominal pain. It is important to note that the disease can still be transmitted by individuals who do not exhibit symptoms.
Individuals who stayed at Auberge Chez Jean in the past two weeks and have not been vaccinated against hepatitis A can receive a vaccine free of charge at the Berri-Centre-Sud center located at 955 de Maisonneuve Blvd. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the week and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends.
The message emphasizes that individuals can still get vaccinated against hepatitis A to prevent or reduce the risk of developing the disease.
According to authorities, individuals who are already vaccinated against hepatitis A or have previously had the disease are considered protected, and the risk of contracting it again is very low.
The public health department states that cases of hepatitis A are relatively rare in Montreal, with only 13 reported cases since the beginning of the year.
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