Vaccination clinics start Tuesday in bistro hepatitis scare

Vaccination clinics will begin Tuesday at the Scarborough Civic Centre in the rotunda as health officials work to stop the spread of hepatitis A discovered at a Kingston Rd.. restaurant. Toronto Public Health advises anyone who recently consumed food or beverages at the Cliffside Bistro located at 2277 Kingston on July 21, July 25 to 29, and August 2 and 4, that they may have been exposed to hepatitis A. An employee of the restaurant has a confirmed case of hepatitis A. While the risk of getting the infection is low, individuals who visited this restaurant during these dates should watch for signs and symptoms and practise thorough hand washing. Vaccination Clinics will be held at the Scarborough Civic Centre rotunda on Tuesday, August 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Full release