Public health calls for awareness: People who have consumed products from Boulangerie Baladi on rue de Salaberry in Ahnsig-Cartierville may have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus.
Posted at 4:23 p.m.
Although the risk of transmission of the disease appears to be “low” at the moment, the Regional Department of Public Health (DRSP) confirms that the citizens who bought products from this company located at 2485 Rue de Salaberry between August 17 and 30 are citizens who have not been vaccinated against the infection. , should be vaccinated.
If this is your case, call 514-384-2000 ext. By contacting CLSC d’Ahuntsic on 8302, the public is assured that “this vaccine will be provided free of charge.” Health, however refers to his health insurance card and his vaccination record.
Health officials note that for people who are adequately vaccinated against hepatitis A or who have had the disease in the past, “food consumption does not represent a risk.”
They recommend that concerned citizens “monitor the appearance of hepatitis symptoms” by October 19, such as loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fever, general malaise or even fatigue. If necessary, consult a doctor as soon as possible.
Remember that hepatitis A is an infection caused by a virus that attacks the liver. It can have serious consequences for the elderly, people with chronic liver disease and immunocompromised people. The virus is usually spread by ingesting the virus present in water, food, drink or contaminated objects. The infection is also spread through sexual intercourse with an infected person.
“Most preschool children have no symptoms or a mild illness. Affected individuals usually recover within 2 months without complications or sequelae”, finally supports public health.
