Sep 24, 2005, 09:34 PM
The Associated Press
Nearly 100 people attended a special clinic in Las Vegas Saturday for those who may have been exposed recently to hepatitis A.
Clark County officials warned attendees of the Global Gaming Expo this week that they may have been exposed to the virus, which causes inflammation of the liver. About 25,000 people from all 50 states and 20 countries attended the convention September 13th through 15th at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Health officials say only those who were served ice cream at a Schwan’s Food Service booth at the Expo are at risk for exposure. The 98 people attending today’s clinic received vaccinations and immune globulin. The immune globulin can be given up to 14 days after the exposure.
Another clinic will be held Sunday at the Ravenholt Public Health Center in Las Vegas.
