The Kentucky Department for Public Health is reporting there were 1,094 cases and eight deaths from the outbreak of hepatitis A as of the first week of July. The agency says 18 counties reported new cases during that week.
In Christian County, Amanda Bassingthwaite with the Christian County Health Department, reports there has been one case, but it was not a local resident.
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She says most of the cases reported in the state are in the metropolitan areas.
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Bassingthwaite says the Christian County Health Department is working especially with food vendors about prevention.
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She says the Hepatitis A outbreak is something the health department monitors closely.
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Bassingthwaite says students going back to school are now required to get Hepatitis A vaccinations.
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To get those immunization shots, call the Christian County Health Department to get an appointment.
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