The Epoch Times The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated last week that it’s investigating more than 100 mysterious hepatitis cases among children in at least 25 states. Most of the children have been hospitalized, and five deaths have been reported thus far.
The CDC has issued a health advisory to doctors and clinics so that they can be aware of symptoms and investigate them accordingly. In mid-April, the agency first said it was investigating nine cases in Alabama, meaning that last week’s announcement represents a significant uptick in cases.
The cause of the hepatitis, or liver inflammation, cases isn’t clear, but might be associated with a type of adenovirus, a CDC official said on May 6. However, that hypothesis is still being investigated, according to the agency. CDC officials and authorities in other countries have said that they don’t believe the hepatitis is being caused by COVID-19 or COVID-19 vaccines, as most of the affected children haven’t received a COVID-19 vaccine…
