Four-year-old boy sent to hospital as 74 ill after petting farm trip
Boy in hospital after cryptosporidium outbreak linked to farm shop
- A cryptosporidium outbreak linked to Cowbridge Farm Shop in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, has affected 74 people, including 16 who required hospitalization.
- Four-year-old Michael Carpenter fell ill after visiting the farm and was later diagnosed with cryptosporidium, a parasite causing gastrointestinal illness.
- Michael's family experienced a stressful ordeal, incurring significant medical expenses while abroad, though covered by insurance.
- Public Health Wales is investigating the outbreak and the farm has temporarily stopped animal feeding activities.
- Health officials advise anyone who visited the farm and feels unwell to contact their GP or NHS 111, emphasizing the importance of handwashing to prevent further spread.