Hep A Warning For Customers Of North York Restaurant

Toronto Public Health says anyone who ate at a popular North York restaurant on Sunday may have been exposed to Hepatitis A because an employee there has the virus.

The warning stems from the Sierra Grill at 2901 Bayview Ave., near Sheppard. The estimated 600 customers who ate there on Sunday are being urged to get a vaccination, which is effective if received 14 days after possible exposure.

The public health unit wouldn’t say what position the employee holds and would only confirm they had contact with food.

The risk of infection in this case is low, Toronto Public Health says, but the agency is still encouraging everyone who dined at the restaurant this weekend to get the shot. Officials also noted the restaurant has been “very cooperative” and follows proper procedures.

Three vaccination clinics will be held this week in the lower level of the North York Memorial Hall at 5110 Yonge St., north of Sheppard, at the following times:

Thurs., Jan. 27, Gold Room, 4 – 8 pm
Fri., Jan. 28, Gold Room, 4 – 8 pm
Sat., Jan. 29, Burgundy Room, 10 am – 2 pm

If you can’t get out to one of these clinics, you can call Toronto Public Health at 416-338-7600 to find out how you can get the shot.

Symptoms of Hepatitis A, which include fever, loss of appetite, tiredness, nausea or vomiting, dark urine and jaundice, can take anywhere from two weeks to over a month to develop.

Hepatitis A is a disease of the liver caused by a virus. Someone with Hep A can spread the disease to others if they handle food without properly washing their hands after using the bathroom. Toronto Public Health says the virus isn’t spread by coughing or sneezing.

Most people who contract Hep A recover completely with no permanent liver damage.

Click here for more on Hepatitis A.

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