The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health issued an advisory today, warning of a possible exposure to a confirmed case of Hepatitis A.

A social media post from the provincial government said the exposure happened at The Algonquin Resort on Jan. 21, 22, 24 and 25.

According to the information provided, anyone who ate at Braxton’s Restaurant and bar or Right Whale Pub on those dates should contact their local public health office to assess your risk of exposure and the need for a vaccine to prevent infection.

Exposed individuals who have not received a Hepatitis A vaccine should get one as soon as possible to help prevent the disease.

Individuals who have received two doses of the Hepatitis A vaccine or have previously been infected have immunity and don’t require further vaccine.

Symptoms typically appear 15 to 50 days after exposure and may include:

• Fever
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Dark urine or clay-coloured stools
• Diarrhea
• Feeling unwell
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)

People who are older, have weakened immune systems or have chronic liver disease are at higher risk of severe illness.