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Health officials in Wales warn families to avoid close contact with lambs during spring farm visits due to a cryptosporidium outbreak that sickened over eighty people last year, primarily affecting young children. The parasite causes severe stomach bugs, and last year saw five hundred twenty-five confirmed cases, with thirty-five percent in children under ten. The outbreak was traced back to a petting farm in the Vale of Glamorgan, where a four-year-old boy was hospitalized. Parents stress the importance of staying safe, as thorough handwashing and clothing changes did not prevent infection. Ahead of lambing season, officials advise skipping lamb handling, washing hands, watching children closely, and eating only in clean spots. If symptoms appear within two weeks of a farm outing, seek medical attention.
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