Hep A Cases Linked To Frozen Berry Mix Reach 79

USA Today (6/7, Weise, 1.71M) reported that the “nationwide outbreak of hepatitis A linked to frozen berries grew to 79 Friday, but it is sparing children. 

Of the people in seven states who have become ill with the deadly liver disease, only one was a child.” 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Viral Hepatitis Program Director Dr. John Ward was quoted as saying, “The very, very small number of children involved in this outbreak probably reflects the high vaccination coverage as the result of the routine immunization.”