PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has issued a warning after they confirmed someone working for Yumcious Donuts, in the city's Kensington section, has acute hepatitis A.
Health officials are recommending that anyone who purchased a donut from Yumcious or the Quick Stop, located at 3001 Kensington Ave., between August 20 and September 4, get a hepatitis vaccine as soon as possible.
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People who have already had two doses of the vaccine, or have had hepatitis in the past, do not been to be vaccinated, officials said.
"People who need hepatitis A vaccine should contact their healthcare provider's office or visit a pharmacy to receive vaccine," officials said in a news release.
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The Health Department is offering hepatitis A vaccines at McPherson Square Park on Thursday, September 19 and Tuesday, September, 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Anyone in need of assistance getting hepatitis A vaccine should contact the health department at 215-685-6741.
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