Public Health Announcement!
Saturday, January 10th, 2009The Rainbow Project has recently been meeting with the Eastern Health & Social Services Board, Environmental Health, the Centre for Disease Control and the local GUM clinics on the recent outbreak of Hepatitis A.
Hepatitis A is extremely infectious and can make you very ill. It is found in faeces and can spread very easily through the faecal/oral route. You can catch it through unprotected anal sex, fingering, rimming, handling dirty condoms and by not washing your hands after the bathroom or by touching your mouth after coming in contact with someone else’s faeces/anus. Even the smallest amount can carry Hep A.
The symptoms of Hepatitis A include fatigue, fever, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea, depression, weight loss, itching and jaundice. If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, it is imperative you contact your local GP or GUM clinic immediately.
Please tell any of your service users, friends or associates about this recent outbreak. The best way to protect yourself against any HEP virus is through the safe and effective vaccines. In association with the above organisations, the Rainbow Project will soon be offering free vaccines but please visit your local clinic for a more immediate solution.
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