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April 3, 2006

Post-dance stomach bug spurs Health Dept. warning

State health officials are investigating a cluster of stomach problems that followed a father and daughter dance held Friday night in Woonsocket.

It is unclear exactly how many people have been affected with the illness that causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and low-grade fever, but the state Department of Health received enough complaints to issue a public warning today.

The father and daughter dance was sponsored by the Cumberland Hill Elementary School and held at the Bocce Club.

Anyone who attended the event who is experiencing symptoms is encouraged to seek medical care. The Health Department urged those affected to stay home if they work at child-care facilities, restaurants, or in a health-care setting.

State officials have yet to identify the cause of the illnesses.

Those who attended another event at the Woonsocket club the following day have not reported any negative health effects.

Posted by Steve Peoples  at 6:58 PM | Permalink

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