The 2019 United States Hepatitis A outbreak was an occurrence of several declared outbreaks of the disease, Hepatitis A, in locations in the United States including substantial instances in the states of Kentucky,[2]Mississippi, Florida, and the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,[3] as well as an isolated food-related occurrence in New Jersey.[4] As of October 2019, over 26,000 cases and 268 deaths were reported, with the largest number occurring in Kentucky, with over 4,000 cases.[1][5]
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified the outbreak as a continuation in a rise in the number of Hepatitis A cases beginning in 2016.[5] According to the CDC:
Since the hepatitis A vaccine was first recommended in 1996, rates of hepatitis A have declined dramatically in the United States. In 2015, there were only 1,390 reported cases of hepatitis A in the nation. However, since the current outbreaks were first identified in late 2016, there have been more than 22,000 cases reported, mostly among groups most at-risk. Severe complications, high rates of hospitalization, and at least 200 deaths have occurred nationwide as a result of these outbreaks.[5]
The outbreak has been worst in areas with high incidence of drug use, poor sanitation, and homelessness.[1] Countermeasures to the outbreak have included vaccination campaigns at both state and federal levels.[1]
On August 1, 2019, the Philadelphia Department of Health declared the Hepatitis A outbreak to be a public health emergency, advising persons at risk to be vaccinated for the disease, and offering free vaccinations for those in contact with infected persons.[6]
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Núñez tweeted "We urge vaccination and stress the importance of washing your hands regularly".[3]
In New Jersey, it was announced in August 2019 that a food handler employed at the Mendham Golf and Tennis Club, in Mendham, New Jersey, had become infected with Hepatitis A, and was deemed likely to be responsible for 27 other people becoming ill with the disease, one of whom died.[4]
Referencesedit
^ abcdeCampo-Flores, Arian; McKay, Betsy (October 4, 2019). "Hepatitis A Outbreaks Flare Up Across U.S." The Wall Street Journal.
^Kenning, Chris; Ungar, Laura (March 12, 2019). "44 deaths and rising: Kentucky's hepatitis A outbreak claims another victim". Louisville Courier Journal.
^ abLim, Marcus (August 2, 2019). "Florida latest place to declare emergency over hepatitis A". ABC News.
^ ab"NJ food handler worked with hepatitis A infection; 27 confirmed sick, 1 dead". Food Safety Network. August 27, 2019.
^Scutti, Susan (August 2, 2019). "Department of Health has declared a public health emergency due to a surge in Hepatitis A". CNN.
External linksedit
City Declares Public Health Emergency to Address Rise in Hepatitis A, Philadelphia Department of Health (August 1, 2019)
Florida Surgeon General Scott A. Rivkees Issues Public Health Emergency in Response to Hepatitis A Outbreak, Florida Department of Health (August 1, 2019)
State of Florida Department of Health Declaration of Public Health Emergency (August 1, 2019)
Hepatitis A in Mississippi, Mississippi State Department of Health (July 30, 2019)
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2019, united, states, hepatitis, outbreak, 2019, united, states, hepatitis, outbreak, occurrence, several, declared, outbreaks, disease, hepatitis, locations, united, states, including, substantial, instances, states, kentucky, mississippi, florida, city, phil. The 2019 United States Hepatitis A outbreak was an occurrence of several declared outbreaks of the disease Hepatitis A in locations in the United States including substantial instances in the states of Kentucky 2 Mississippi Florida and the city of Philadelphia Pennsylvania 3 as well as an isolated food related occurrence in New Jersey 4 As of October 2019 over 26 000 cases and 268 deaths were reported with the largest number occurring in Kentucky with over 4 000 cases 1 5 2019 United States hepatitis A outbreak2019 CDC Hepatitis A outbreak mapLocationMultiple U S states and cities including Kentucky Ohio Mississippi and Florida and the city of Philadelphia PennsylvaniaTypeHepatitis A outbreakCauseHomelessness poor sanitation lack of vaccinationDeaths268 1 Non fatal injuries26 000 1 The U S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified the outbreak as a continuation in a rise in the number of Hepatitis A cases beginning in 2016 5 According to the CDC Since the hepatitis A vaccine was first recommended in 1996 rates of hepatitis A have declined dramatically in the United States In 2015 there were only 1 390 reported cases of hepatitis A in the nation However since the current outbreaks were first identified in late 2016 there have been more than 22 000 cases reported mostly among groups most at risk Severe complications high rates of hospitalization and at least 200 deaths have occurred nationwide as a result of these outbreaks 5 The outbreak has been worst in areas with high incidence of drug use poor sanitation and homelessness 1 Countermeasures to the outbreak have included vaccination campaigns at both state and federal levels 1 On August 1 2019 the Philadelphia Department of Health declared the Hepatitis A outbreak to be a public health emergency advising persons at risk to be vaccinated for the disease and offering free vaccinations for those in contact with infected persons 6 Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez tweeted We urge vaccination and stress the importance of washing your hands regularly 3 In New Jersey it was announced in August 2019 that a food handler employed at the Mendham Golf and Tennis Club in Mendham New Jersey had become infected with Hepatitis A and was deemed likely to be responsible for 27 other people becoming ill with the disease one of whom died 4 References edit a b c d e Campo Flores Arian McKay Betsy October 4 2019 Hepatitis A Outbreaks Flare Up Across U S The Wall Street Journal Kenning Chris Ungar Laura March 12 2019 44 deaths and rising Kentucky s hepatitis A outbreak claims another victim Louisville Courier Journal a b Lim Marcus August 2 2019 Florida latest place to declare emergency over hepatitis A ABC News a b NJ food handler worked with hepatitis A infection 27 confirmed sick 1 dead Food Safety Network August 27 2019 a b c Centers for Disease Control and Prevention August 1 2019 Outbreaks of hepatitis A are occurring across the United States Scutti Susan August 2 2019 Department of Health has declared a public health emergency due to a surge in Hepatitis A CNN External links editCity Declares Public Health Emergency to Address Rise in Hepatitis A Philadelphia Department of Health August 1 2019 Florida Surgeon General Scott A Rivkees Issues Public Health Emergency in Response to Hepatitis A Outbreak Florida Department of Health August 1 2019 State of Florida Department of Health Declaration of Public Health Emergency August 1 2019 Hepatitis A in Mississippi Mississippi State Department of Health July 30 2019 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 2019 United States hepatitis A outbreak amp oldid 1196510336, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
