Yates County officials warn of potential hepatitis A exposure at the Main Deck restaurant between March 27 and April 12, advising customers to check their immunization status and offering a free vaccine clinic on April 18. The virus is highly contagious, but the risk of transfer is low, and the vaccine is only effective within two weeks of exposure.
A stray cat in the North Country has tested positive for rabies, prompting officials to issue a warning about potential spread of the disease to other animals in Jefferson County. Residents are advised to avoid touching unknown animals and ensure their pets are up to date on rabies shots. A free rabies vaccine clinic is scheduled for March 21 in Watertown.
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services has warned that individuals who dined at the University of North Dakota Memorial Union Chick-Fil-A between January 15 and February 7 may have been exposed to Hepatitis A due to a confirmed case in a food worker. Symptoms can take 15 to 50 days to appear, and those who are unvaccinated and may have been exposed are advised to contact their healthcare provider. A free Hepatitis A vaccine clinic will be held at UND Memorial Union, and more information is available on the North Dakota Health and Human Services website.
Bernalillo County officials in New Mexico are hosting a free vaccine clinic for dogs in response to the spread of a respiratory illness. While there are no identified positive cases in the state, the clinic will offer Bordetella shots as a precautionary measure. Symptoms of the Canine Respiratory Syndrome include trouble breathing, wheezing, coughing, sneezing, fever, discharge from eyes and nose, lethargy, dehydration, and loss of appetite. Dog owners are advised to contact a veterinarian if their pet displays multiple symptoms.