Hepatitis

• Potential HIV, hepatitis exposure at Toronto gynecology clinic has patients worried

  The letter said patients who received endometrial biopsies, IUD insertions or had cervical growths removed at the clinic should get tested for potential infection.

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  Mar 11, 2025
  
• Canada faces hepatitis A vaccine shortage amid high demand, shipping delays

  There are several types of hepatitis A vaccines in Canada, manufactured by three companies: Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline Inc. (GSK) and Merck.

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  Feb 21, 2024
  
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• Hepatitis A outbreak related to U.S. frozen strawberries spurs Canadian probe

  Several brands of frozen organic strawberries have been recalled in the United States over concerns of hepatitis A infection. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating.

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  Apr 15, 2023
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• Dozens in Sudbury may have received used needles in exchange program

  The organization says it's offering testing and support to those affected and providing information to minimize the risk of transmitting a virus to others.

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  Jan 27, 2023
• Health unit warning residents after hepatitis A case detected at Milton, Ont. restaurant

  The health unit said a case of hepatitis A was confirmed in a food handler who worked at a restaurant in Milton and warns of possible exposure to patrons from July 30 to Aug. 14.

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  Aug 19, 2022
• B.C. health officials warn of hepatitis-A exposure at 2 Whistler restaurants

  The warning applies to people who dined at Araxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar at 110 - 4222 Village Square and Il Caminetto at 4242 Village Stroll between July 4 and July 20.

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  Jul 28, 2022
• Canada records 10 cases of unexplained hepatitis in children, 1 new case in Alberta

  Ten children have now been found to be suffering from a severe case of hepatitis over a five-month period including a new case in Alberta.

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  May 22, 2022
• Canada now has 10 confirmed cases of severe hepatitis in kids. Here’s what to watch for

  As of May 20, there are ten cases of acute severe hepatitis in children in Canada: three in Alberta, two in Manitoba, four in Ontario, and one in Quebec.

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  May 21, 2022
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• Adenovirus leading hypothesis for severe hepatitis in children, CDC says

  Infection with adenovirus, a common childhood virus, is the leading hypothesis for recent cases of severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children.

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  May 20, 2022
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• Alberta reporting 2 probable cases of mystery liver disease in patients under 16: Hinshaw

  Alberta's chief medical officer of health says there are two probable cases of severe acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children in the province.

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  May 11, 2022