Hepatitis A vaccinations urged

November 3, 2017

In response to an outbreak of hepatitis A in southeast Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging healthcare providers throughout the state to promote hepatitis A vaccination. There are no confirmed or suspected cases of hepatitis A on the WMU campus. As a preventive measure, Dr. Lisa Marshall, Sindecuse Health Center director, recommends receiving a vaccination if you are in a risk group or wish to gain immunity. Highest-risk groups include:

• Food handlers 
• Healthcare workers
• Persons with a history of substance use 
• Persons currently homeless or in transient living  
• Men who have sex with men
• Persons with underlying liver disease 
• Persons incarcerated in correctional facilities 
• Persons who are in close contact with any of the above risk groups 

Vaccination will be available by appointment. Individuals may call the center at (269) 387-3287 or visit the Sindecuse web site to make an appointment.