UK child hepatitis cases rise to 108, with a common virus increasingly likely to be the trigger.
UKHSA director of clinical and emerging infections Dr Meera Chand said officials were looking at a range of possible factors that could be causing children to be admitted to hospital.
"Information gathered through our investigations increasingly suggests that this is linked to adenovirus infection," she said.The UKHSA says there is "no link" with the Covid-19 vaccine, as none of the children involved has been vaccinated.Adenoviruses are a family of viruses that usually cause a range of mild illnesses such as colds, vomiting and diarrhoea.The UKHSA said 77% of childhood cases currently under investigation had tested positive for some form of adenovirus.
To reduce spread, Dr Chand said parents should supervise good handwashing and hygiene at home, as well as keeping an eye out for possible symptoms. "We are calling on parents and guardians to be alert to the signs of hepatitis - including jaundice, or yellowing of the eyes and skin - and to contact a healthcare professional if they are concerned," she said.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
MG weighs up car sharing opportunities in the UK | AutocarCommercial director Guy Pigounakis says firm is exploring the possibility for the UK market
Read more »
Digga D Heading For U.K. Chart TitleThe 21-year-old drill artist is new at No. 1 on the midweek chart with “Noughty By Nature,” his third mixtape.
Read more »
Judge sends Assange extradition decision to U.K. governmentBritish judge formally approves the extradition of Julian Assange to the US to face spying charges. The case will now go to Britain’s interior minister for a decision.
Read more »
UK Judge Moves Julian Assange a Step Closer to Possible Extradition to USA British judge on Wednesday formally approved the extradition of Julian Assange to the United States to face spying charges, moving the case forward though still leaving the WikiLeaks founder with legal avenues of appeal.
Read more »
Plans Unveiled for Home of Production U.K. Studio FacilityThe ongoing production boom in the U.K. will get a welcome boost with the launch of new facility Home of Production (HOP) Studios. Plans have been submitted for a 1.3million sq ft studio space at B…
Read more »
UK regulators will allow drivers to watch TV in autonomous cars | EngadgetWith self-driving vehicles possibly arriving on UK roads later this year, the government is starting to put rules in place..
Read more »