IHAN - Indiana State Department of Health - Alert - 939 - Hepatitis A alert

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:34:00 EDT

This is an Official
Indiana Health Alert Network Alert Message

Distributed via the Indiana Health Alert Network
5/10/2012 3:57:59 PM
IHAN-939-2012-5-10

Urgency Type: Alert
Message Status: Actual
Message Type: Original

Hepatitis A alert

The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) and the Vanderburgh County Health Department (VCHD) are investigating a confirmed case of hepatitis A in a food handler at the Lone Star Steakhouse on 943 N. Green River Road in Evansville. This individual worked during the infectious period with the last day on May 3. This restaurant is located near major interstates and shopping areas. Patrons who ate at this restaurant from April 20-May 3 may have been exposed.

The VCHD is conducting mass prophylaxis clinics starting Friday, May 11 daily through May 17. Prophylaxis may reduce symptom severity or prevent illness if received within 14 days of exposure. Those exposed, especially anyone exposed prior to April 27, should watch for signs of symptoms of hepatitis A, including fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dark urine, jaundice, pale stools, and joint pain and contact a health care provider immediately if symptoms develop. Providers and local health departments are encouraged to ask about this exposure in individuals suspected of having hepatitis A.

For questions, please contact Sarah Popovich, ISDH Enteric Epidemiologist, at 317-234-2808 or spopovich@isdh.in.gov.

Measles Outbreak

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:27:00 EST

As of February 15, 2012, State Health Officials have confirmed thirteen cases of measles in central Indiana. So far, all confirmed cases are residents from Boone and Hamilton counties. If additional cases occur related to exposure at the Super Bowl Village on February 3, the expected rash onset dates range from February 10-February 21.

Indiana State Department of Health Press Releases

February 21, 2012 15 Confirmed Measles Cases in Indiana

February 20, 2012 Measles Cases Rise to 14 in Indiana
Four more locations for possible exposure listed.

February 15, 2012 13 Confirmed Measles Cases in Indiana
Attachment that accompanies press release includes a list of places and dates where individuals may have been exposed.

Information for Health Care Providers

If a case of measles is suspected, notify your infection preventionist and contact your local health department or the ISDH immediately. An investigation and contact tracing will be conducted. The ISDH can be reached at (317) 233-7125 during business hours (8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday-Friday). After business hours, call the ISDH Duty Officer at (317) 233-1325.

February 6, 2012 Indiana Health Alert Network - Measles Outbreak in Hamilton County [PDF file]
The alert also includes basic measles information for health care providers.

2011 Measles Flowchart [PDF File] from the Indiana State Department of Health.

Clinical Information for Healthcare Professionals
Measles references and resources, provider education tools, and materials for patients (including Spanish language materials) from the Centers for Disease Control.

Information for the Public

The Indiana state health department asks anyone with questions about the disease to call its new measles hotline at 1-877-826-0011 (TTY/TTD 1-888-561-0044) between 8:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Individuals who want to check to see if they have received the vaccine should check with their health care provider.

Measles Information from the Hamilton County Health Department.

Measles Homepage from the Centers for Disease Control.

Recommendations for Health Care Facilities

May 2011 - Healthcare Facility Infection Control Recommendations for Suspect Measles Patients [PDF file] from the Indiana State Department of Health.

Schools

Information on Measles [PDF file] from the 2011 School Communicable Disease Reference Guide for School Personnel, by the Indiana State Department of Health.

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IHAN - Indiana State Department of Health - Alert - 939 - Hepatitis A alert

Measles Outbreak