WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester is warning residents Monday morning the city is seeing an outbreak of Hepatitis A.
The outbreak is primarily affecting those experience substance use disorder and/or homelessness, according to the city's public health division.
City officials say 206 people have been vaccinated as part of a community outreach program to stem the outbreak.
The city is asking people who would fall into a high-risk category for this outbreak to get vaccinated.
“It is important that we vaccinate as many high-risk individuals as possible in order to achieve heard immunity,” said Dr. Michael P. Hirsh, Medical Director for the City of Worcester.
Boston and other parts of the state have also seen an increase in Hepatitis A instances.
Providers and those who know of at risk individuals are asked to encourage them to be vaccinated. Clinics are being organized throughout the City. For more information or to locate a clinic, please contact health@worcesterma.gov or call 508-799-8531.
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