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23 Hepatitis A Victims Linked to Milan
McDonalds – 21 in Illinois and 2 in Iowa – 4,000 Given IG Shots Source of
Article: http://www.marlerblog.com/ According to the Quad-City
Times, the number of people who have contracted Hepatitis A in the Quad-City region
has grown to 23 confirmed cases – 2 of who are in Iowa. The 21Illinois
Hepatitis A cases are in Rock Island, Henry, Mercer and Warren counties, as
well as one in Woodford County The cases are connected
with Rock Island County businesses, including a McDonald's restaurant, 400 W.
1st St., Milan. Earlier this month, two food handlers at McDonald's were
found to have hepatitis A, and the restaurant was closed for three days for a
deep cleaning. Employees also received instructions on how to properly wash
their hands, especially after using the restroom. The Rock Island County
Health Department finished on Tuesday a two-day clinic to vaccinate more than
4,000 individuals who ate at the McDonald's during the periods of July 6-10
and 13-14. Marler Clark is assisting
people who were exposed to the Hepatitis A Virus at the Milan, Illinois
McDonald's Restaurant. A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of
those who had to get shots. Marler Clark is also preparing additional
hepatitis lawsuits on behalf of those who have been infected with Hepatitis
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