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At least 10,000 should receive IG shots to
prevent Hepatitis A from Milan McDonalds – At least 20 confirmed ill thus far Source of
Article: http://www.marlerblog.com/ Thousands of people are
lining up in southern Illinois to receive Immunoglobulin (IG or Immune
Globulin or Gamma Globulin) shots. IG is pooled/plasma-containing antibodies
against a number of diseases like measles, rubella, varicella, and Hepatitis
A. For protection against Hepatitis A after exposure, it must be given within
two weeks of exposure and should be given concurrently with Hepatitis A to
develop active immunity. A second dose of Hepatitis A is required six months
later. Side effects after
receiving IG may include: muscle stiffness, redness, warmth, pain and
tenderness at injection site. Fever, chills, headache, weakness and nausea
may occur. If these symptoms continue beyond 48 hours or become bothersome,
contact your physician. If skin rash, swelling of hands/feet or face, or
trouble breathing develop, contact your doctor immediately. IG may interfere
with the immune response to live vaccines, so discuss this with your
physician before taking it. If you take IG, you will not be able to donate
blood for several months. In the last several years,
the need to get IG shots because of infected restaurant employees or food has
happened at a far too frequent rate. Here are some examples of cases we have
been involved in where we filed Class Actions on behalf of those that were
required to get IG shots: Carl’s
Jr. Hepatitis A Outbreak – Washington – 1,300 IG shots given Chi-Chi’s
Hepatitis A Outbreak – Pennsylvania – 9,000 IG shots given (we also
represented the state of Pennsylvania in securing reimbursement for the cost
of giving free shots) D’Angelo’s
Deli Hepatitis A Outbreak – Massachusetts – 1,600 IG shots given Friendly’s
Hepatitis A Exposure – Massachusetts – 3,800 IG shots given Houlihan’s
Hepatitis A Exposure – Illinois – 3,000 IG shots given Quizno’s
Hepatitis A Exposure – Massachusetts – 850 IG shots given |
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