Abstract
We reviewed news reports of hepatitis A virus (HAV)-infected food handlers in the United States from 1993 to 2011 using the LexisNexis® search engine. Using U.S. news reports, we identified 192 HAV-infected food handlers who worked while infectious; of these HAV-infected individuals, 34 (18%) transmitted HAV to restaurant patrons. News reports of HAV-infected food handlers declined from 1993 to 2011. This analysis suggests that universal childhood vaccination contributed to the decrease in reports of HAV-infected food handlers, but mandatory vaccination of this group is unlikely to be cost-effective.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 26-29 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Public Health Reports |
Volume | 131 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health