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DOH investigates Hepatitis A outbreak; 4 cases confirmed
By: Rebecca Atkins
Posted: Nov 19, 2018 04:52 PM MST
Updated: Nov 19, 2018 07:35 PM MST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - We saw it in California -- a public health emergency because of Hepatitis A outbreak. Now, the highly contagious illness usually spread by poor hygiene is here in Albuquerque.
"It is highly contagious and it can be through handling of food or water," said Dennis Plumer with Heading Home.
Albuquerque shelters are on alert as the state Department of Health (DOH) issued a Hepatitis A outbreak -- an illness primarily impacting the homeless first...
DOH investigates Hepatitis A outbreak; 4 cases confirmed
By: Rebecca Atkins
Posted: Nov 19, 2018 04:52 PM MST
Updated: Nov 19, 2018 07:35 PM MST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - We saw it in California -- a public health emergency because of Hepatitis A outbreak. Now, the highly contagious illness usually spread by poor hygiene is here in Albuquerque.
"It is highly contagious and it can be through handling of food or water," said Dennis Plumer with Heading Home.
Albuquerque shelters are on alert as the state Department of Health (DOH) issued a Hepatitis A outbreak -- an illness primarily impacting the homeless first...