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Twenty more cases of hepatitis reported in children in the UK

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Another 20 children have been diagnosed with unexplained hepatitis in the UK, bringing the total number affected to 222, health officials say. Of those cases, 158 live in England, 31 in Scotland, 17 in Wales and 16 in Northern Ireland. Most are under five years old and had diarrhoea and nausea followed by jaundice. A surge in cases has also been detected in countries around the world.

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BBC News

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The Independent

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Metro News

Twenty more cases of hepatitis reported in children in UK

The majority of cases have been found in England according to the UKHSA (Picture: Getty Images)A further 20 cases of hepatitis have been confirmed in children aged 10 and under in the UK.The total number of cases now stands at 222 as of Wednesday May 25, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).158 of the cases have been logged in England, 31 in Scotland, 17 in Wales and 16 are in Northern Ireland.Children under five with confirmed hep…

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