2023-08-18 20:00:38
Guests who stayed at Auberge Chez Jean, in Montreal, between July 29 and August 18, should be vaccinated against hepatitis A, according to the Direction régionale de santé publique de Montréal (DRSP), since they are at risk of being infected, if they are not already vaccinated.
The DRSP made the announcement on Friday afternoon in a press release. Several dozen people who attended the establishment located at 4136 avenue Henri-Julien could have been exposed to the virus which attacks the liver.
Public health is struggling to find all the people potentially exposed, as part of its epidemiological investigation.
Cases of hepatitis A are relatively rare in Montreal. As of July 31, 2023, 13 cases had been reported to the Montreal DRSP since the start of the year.
The directives of the DRSP
If you are not vaccinated against hepatitis A and have never had the disease in the past:
– Monitor your symptoms (see below) for 50 days following your departure from Auberge Chez Jean.
– In case of symptoms compatible with hepatitis A, consult a healthcare professional immediately and inform them of your exposure to hepatitis A.
If your stay at Auberge Chez Jean ended 15 days ago or less:
– You can get the hepatitis A vaccine to reduce the risk of developing the disease.
– The vaccine is free.
Where to get vaccinated:
– Berri-Centre-Sud vaccination site
955 Boul. de Maisonneuve E, Montreal, QC H2L 1Z3
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If you are vaccinated against hepatitis A or if you have had the disease in the past:
– You are considered protected against hepatitis A.
– There is very little risk of catching the disease.
– It is not necessary to be vaccinated again.
What are the symptoms?
The disease is usually manifested by:
– Fever,
– General malaise,
– Fatigue,
– Loss of appetite,
– Nausea,
– Vomiting
– Abdominal discomfort.
The infection can also cause jaundice (yellow skin and yellow whites of the eyes), dark (Coca-Cola colored) urine, and pale stools.
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