NZ: Christchurch primary school sees cluster of Hepatitis A cases

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Source: http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/auckland...of-hepatitis-a

Primary school sees seven cases of Hepatitis A
By: James Williams | Latest Health News | Friday April 5 2013 10:15

Health authorities are paying close attention to Linwood North Primary School in Christchurch's eastern suburbs after a cluster of cases of Hepatitis A.

The seven cases of the virus are all confined to one family, as three children from that family attend the school...

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Re: NZ: Christchurch primary school sees cluster of Hepatitis A cases

Source: http://www.nzdoctor.co.nz/un-doctore...preschool.aspx

Hepatitis A contained at Christchurch preschool
Canterbury DHBMonday 15 April 2013, 9:31AM

Media release from Canterbury DHB

Pupils, caregivers, parents and staff from Linwood Kindercare were provided with a Hepatitis A vaccine today (Friday) to prevent potential spread of the virus.

Dr Alistair Humphrey, Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, says the vaccination was provided after a child from the preschool was diagnosed with Hepatitis A.

The preschooler diagnosed with Hepatitis A belongs to a Christchurch family that has 12 confirmed Hepatitis A cases. There have been no cases reported in people outside this extended family...