PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The Pinellas County Department of Health announced Friday another confirmed case of Hepatitis-A in a food worker, this time at a fast food restaurant in Clearwater.

Following an investigation, the Department of Health determined the individual worked at an Arby's Restaurant located at 30263 U.S. Highway 19 N. in Clearwater. The employee may have exposed patrons at the restaurant between April 5 and April 20.

Officials recommended that anyone who dined at the restaurant during that period and have not previously been vaccinated for Hepatitis-A should consider getting vaccinated. If you have previously received the vaccine, no additional action is necessary.

According to the Department of Health, the vaccine may provide protection against the disease if given within two weeks after exposure. Anyone who dined at the restaurant should monitor for symptoms of infection, including:

  • sudden onset of abdominal discomfort
  • dark urine
  • fever
  • diarrhea
  • pale white stools
  • yellow skin, eyes (jaundice)

The department will open a special vaccination clinic at its Clearwater location until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.