In Yaroslavl, an outbreak of hepatitis A occurred in one of the educational complexes

In Yaroslavl, an outbreak of hepatitis A occurred in the educational complex No. 19. this was reported on social networks by alarmed parents of school students 37. Currently, the 4th grade educational complex is closed for quarantine. Two teachers, according to social networks, are also being quarantined.

According to regional media, the outbreak is exclusively of a family nature. Two schoolchildren, students of grades 3 and 4, fell ill. And one preschooler. All children are the same parents. The sick are being treated. Their classmates and all contactees are vaccinations and quarantines.

The quarantine partially coincided with the holidays, it was introduced until November 5. Classes that are not quarantined will attend classes from October 14.

Hepatitis A is a typical disease of unwashed hands. Often, in order to avoid infection, it is enough to wash your hands more often. Especially before meals. Everything around you that you touch with your hands. The disease is dangerous with complications. Liver, GI and kidneys.