Possible Hepatitis A exposure at Saskatoon drugstore
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public to a risk of exposure to Hepatitis A at the Shoppers Drug Mart located at The Centre Mall at Circle and 8th Street East in Saskatoon. Those who purchased food and beverage items at that location may have been exposed.
The period of potential exposure for customers and staff of this establishment is February 27 through March 19, 2024.
Anyone who may have purchased food and beverage items AND did not use self-checkout during the dates listed below should contact HealthLine 811 by phoning 8-1-1 for instructions. People with exposures within the past 14 days may be eligible for Hepatitis A vaccine to decrease the likelihood of disease. While the risk of transmission is low, hepatitis is a serious disease.
Exposure to Hepatitis A may have occurred during the following times:
- Tuesday, February 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday, February 29 from 3:45 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.
- Friday, March 1 from 3:45 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.
- Monday, March 4 from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 5 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 12 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Friday, March 15 from 4:00 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.
- Monday, March 18 from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 19 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus that is spread by ingesting something that has been contaminated with the stool (feces) of someone who has the disease. It can cause the following symptoms: loss of appetite, dark urine, light stool, tiredness, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Serious complications may include liver failure and death.
Hepatitis A can be prevented through vaccination. If you are unsure of your Hepatitis A vaccination status, please check your health record on MySaskHealthRecord. For more information on the Hepatitis A infection or the vaccine, visit saskhealthauthority.ca.