The Bartow County Health Department is warning people after a restaurant worker tested positive for Hepatitis A.
It happened at a Willy’s Mexicana Grill on Main Street in Cartersville.
The health department is offering free Hepatitis A immunizations.
Anyone who ate there between May 31st and June 17th could be at risk. They are being asked to:
- Monitor their health for symptoms of hepatitis A infection up to 50 days after exposure.
- Wash their hands with soap and warm water frequently and thoroughly, especially after using the bathroom and before preparing food.
- Stay at home and contact their healthcare provider immediately if symptoms of hepatitis A infection develop.
Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver.
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