City health officials are dealing with the worst hepatitis A outbreak in the past two decades.
The city plans to keep immunization clinics open to continue treatment for the highly contagious liver infection, which is a particular risk for people with compromised immune systems and older people.
Today on All Sides, hepatitis A outbreak, racial disparities in health care, and more.
Guests:
- Yolonda Wilson, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Howard University
- Dr. John Swartzberg, chair of the editorial board of the UC Berkeley School of Public HealthWellness Letter
- Luke Jacobs, Population Health Division Administrator, Columbus Public Health
- Kelli Newman Myers, Director of Public Affairs and Communications, Columbus Public Health