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Number of reported HepA cases in Taylor Co. rises to 29 By Zac Oakes Central Kentucky News-Journal ORIGINAL URL: www.cknj.com/content/number-reported-hepatitis-cases-taylor-county-rises-29 A new report from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services states that 29 cases of Hepatitis A have been reported in Taylor County from Aug. 1, 2017 through Sept. 8, 2018. However, only two of those cases have been confirmed, according to the CHFS report. The report states that 22 of those cases are probable and five are suspected. The biggest jump in reported cases came between Aug. 18 and Aug. 25, according to the report. Taylor County leads the region in most reported cases during the outbreak. The most recent statistics show the next closest is Hardin County with 27 reported cases. Elsewhere around, Nelson County has 14 reported cases, Marion County has seven, Washington County has three, Adair County has two, and Casey, Green, and LaRue County have one reported case each. As of Sept. 8, the most recent statistics reported by CHFS, the Hepatitis A outbreak in Kentucky has accounted for 1,701 reported cases, 952 hospitalizations, and 14 deaths. A total of 86 counties have reported cases of Hepatitis A. According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, similar to hepatitis A outbreaks in other states, the primary risk factors have been illicit drug use and homelessness. While there have been some concerns with instances of food service workers in the area being diagnosed with Hepatitis A, health officials say the chances of contracting it from a food service worker are minimal. Kentucky Commissioner of Public Health Dr. Jeff Howard said the risk of contracting Hepatitis A through a contaminated food service worker is relatively low, particularly if the employee wears gloves and washes their hands. Local and state health officials recommend everyone to get the Hepatitis A vaccine as a precautionary measure, although proper hand-washing can drastically reduce the chances of becoming infected. Vaccines are available at the Taylor County Health Department for anyone who would like to be vaccinated. Vaccines are also available at most local health providers and pharmacies. Most insurance providers cover Hepatitis A vaccines, although people are encouraged to double check with their insurance providers to make sure it is covered. The Hepatitis A vaccine is a two-part vaccine, where the second part has to be administered six months after the first part. However, the first part of the vaccine is effective in preventing infection until time for the second part. Studies are continuing to provide a better idea of how long the Hepatitis A vaccine is effective, but most estimates gather that the vaccine is effective for at least 25 years in adults and 14-20 years in children, according to the Immunization Action Coalition. According to the United States Center for Disease Control, "Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus. It can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months. Although rare, Hepatitis A can cause death in some people." Hepatitis A usually spreads when a person unknowingly ingests the virus from objects, food or drinks contaminated by small, undetected amounts of stool from an infected person, according to the CDC. Hepatitis A can also spread from close personal contact with an infected person such as through sex or caring for someone who is ill. The Lake Cumberland District Health Department and Kentucky Department for Public Health recommend individuals wash their hands often and particularly after using the restroom or before consuming food. Hand sanitizer should be used only when soap and water is unavailable. For more information about Hepatitis A, visit the CDC's website at cdc.gov, Lake Cumberland District Health Department's website at www.lcdhd.org, or contact the Taylor County Health Department at 270-465-4191 or the Lake Cumberland District Health Department at 606-678-4761. This story was posted on 2018-09-30 08:01:32
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