The individual is an employee of the KFC Restaurant at 4789 Kentucky Avenue in Indianapolis and also worked October 20 and October 21 at the KFC Restaurant located at 1293 North State Road 135 in Greenwood. Hepatitis A is caused by a virus that inflames the liver.
Symptoms usually appear two to seven weeks after exposure.
In addition to receiving IG and watching for symptoms, persons who were possibly exposed to hepatitis A at these two KFC restaurants are encouraged to pay special attention to handwashing. To contract hepatitis A, fecal material from an infected person must be swallowed by someone who has never had the disease. The best way to prevent hepatitis A is to wash hands thoroughly after using the restroom or changing diapers, and before eating or preparing food. Handwashing should include vigorous soaping of all parts of the hands, especially between fingers and under fingernails.