Hepatitis A exposure warning issued for Edmonton Tim Hortons

Alberta health officials have issued a hepatitis A warning for diners at a Tim Hortons in southeast Edmonton. The warning affects customers who visited between February 20 and March 5, due to an infectious food preparer. Those who ate at the restaurant from March 1-5 may receive a vaccine within 14 days of exposure. However, customers from February 20-28 are no longer eligible for the vaccine and should monitor for symptoms for 50 days. Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus, primarily spread through contaminated food or water. Symptoms can include tiredness, nausea, abdominal pain, and jaundice.