On May 12, a public notification was issued about a possible exposure to Hepatitis A for people who dined at McDonald’s restaurant (3695 Lougheed Hwy, Vancouver) on the following dates and times:
- April 19, 2023 – 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- April 21, 2023 – 12:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- April 23, 2023 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- April 26, 2023 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- April 27, 2023 – 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- April 28, 2023 – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- April 29, 2023 – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- April 30, 2023 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- May 2, 2023 – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- May 4, 2023 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- May 8, 2023 – 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- May 9, 2023 – 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Update: The timeframe for receiving a Hepatitis A vaccine to prevent disease from this exposure has now passed.
Although the risk of transmission to the public is low, anyone who consumed food from this restaurant on the identified dates and times should monitor themselves for symptoms of Hepatitis A. Symptoms of Hepatitis A can take two to seven weeks to develop after exposure and last for about two months. If symptoms develop, contact your health care provider right away.
Symptoms include:
- Feeling very tired
- Feeling sick to your stomach and not feeling hungry
- Losing weight without trying
- Pain on the right side of the belly, under the rib cage (where your liver is)
- Fever
- Sore muscles
- Yellow skin and eyes (jaundice), dark urine and clay-coloured stools
If you have symptoms of Hepatitis A, it is very important to contact your health care provider. In most cases, the infection goes away on its own and does not lead to long-term liver problems. In rare cases, it can be more serious.
Individuals who are concerned they may have been exposed and have questions can visit Hepatitis A | HealthLink BC, call 811 or speak to their health care provider.