Claim: A string of unexplained hepatitis cases in children has been reported in the U.S. and in other countries. The cause is not yet known, but the top suspect so far is a strain of adenovirus. Contrary to some social media posts, there is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccination is involved. Most of the children are too young to even qualify for the vaccine.
Fact-check: Pediatric Hepatitis Cases May Be Linked to Adenovirus, No Connection to COVID-19 Vaccination - FactCheck.org
Verdict: a string of unexplained hepatitis cases in children has been reported in the u.s. and in other countries. the cause is not yet known, but the top suspect so far is a strain of adenovirus. contrary to some social media posts, there is no evidence that covid-19 vaccination is involved. most of the children are too young to even qualify for the vaccine.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Jessica Mcdonald
Date published: 2022-05-02T19:41:02