0920-0879 Pediatric Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology - Exposures Ques

Attachment B. Pediatric Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology - Exposures Questionnaire (Parental Interview) CASE ID: _________________________________________ Version 16 June 2022

Form Approved OMB No. 0920-0879 Exp. Date 08/31/2026

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Suggested script:

Thank you so much for agreeing to speak with us. Again, my name is _______________________, and I am working with ______________________. We are collaborating with the CDC on an investigation of children with hepatitis (severe liver inflammation). It is our hope that by talking with parents like you, we can learn more about what might be causing this illness and help keep people safe. During this conversation, which might take about 45 minutes, I will be asking for more detail about your child’s illness, their general health status, and their activities and diet leading up to their illness. I will also ask about the other people living in your home and whether they had any illnesses around the time that your child became sick. Am I speaking with the right person to provide this kind of information? (If no, ask who would be a better source, and get their name and contact information.) Thank you.

Please stop me at any time during the interview if a question is unclear. I would like to begin by asking some general information about your child and household.

Contents

INTERVIEW INFORMATION 2

PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS 2

HOUSEHOLD STRUCTURE 2

PATIENT GENERAL HEALTH INFORMATION 3

ELICITATION OF SPECIFIC MEDICATIONS 3

PATIENT HISTORY OF PREVIOUS ILLNESSES 4

PATIENT HISTORY OF HEPATITIS ILLNESS 5

PATIENT EXPOSURES: SCHOOL / DAYCARE / EXTRACURRICULARS 6

PATIENT EXPOSURES: ILLNESS IN CLOSE CONTACTS 6

PATIENT EXPOSURES: TRAVEL 7

PATIENT EXPOSURES: ANIMALS AND INSECTS 7

PATIENT EXPOSURES: WATER 8

PATIENT EXPOSURES: FOOD 8

PATIENT EXPOSURES: OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES 9

PATIENT EXPOSURES: OTHER 10

SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS 10

INTERVIEW INFORMATION
Date of interview (mm/dd/yyyy) : ___ ___ / ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ __ Time of interview: ______:______AM/PM	Interviewer Name : ___________________________________________________ Interviewer Institution : _______________________________________________ Interviewer Email : ___________________________________________________
Language of interview:	☐ English ☐ Spanish ☐ Other, specify:
Interpretor used?	☐ Yes ☐ No
Relationship of respondent to the case (if not interviewing the case):

PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS
First Name:	Middle Name:	Last Name:
Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy): ___ ___ / ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ __
What sex was your child assigned at birth? ☐ Male ☐ Female ☐ Refused ☐ Don’t know
Is your child of Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin?	☐ Hispanic or Latino ☐ Non-Hispanic or Latino (skip to race) ☐ Unknown
If yes, which country or countries of origin/ancestry?
Which of the following describe your child’s race? Check all that apply	☐ American Indian / Alaska Native ☐ Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander ☐ Asian ☐ White ☐ Black / African American ☐ Other: __________________________
Address:	City:	State:
County:	ZIP:	Phone:

HOUSEHOLD STRUCTURE
Including the patient, how many people live in your household?_______________ Please list out ALL of the members of your household Interviewer, please ensure that the parent includes both themself and the patient in the overall count and below table
	Relationship to child	Age (yrs)	Occupation (adults)* or name of school/daycare attended (children)**
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

*Probe for informal work arrangements such as in-home daycare. **Occupation should be reported to CDC but daycare name is not required.

Please list out anybody else who cares for your child on a daily or weekly basis (e.g., grandparent, other relative, nanny). ☐ No one else ☐ Unknown
	Relationship to child	Age (yrs)	Occupation (adults) or school/daycare attended (children)
A
B
C
D
E
F

PATIENT GENERAL HEALTH INFORMATION
I’d like to ask some general questions about your child’s health status prior to this illness.
Does your child have any known food allergies? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk		If yes, specify:
Has your child ever been diagnosed with any of the following chronic medical conditions? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk If yes, check all that apply
□ Asthma or Reactive Airway Disease □ Congenital Heart Defect □ Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 or 2) □ Leukemia/Lymphoma □ Immunosuppressive Therapy (steroids, chemotherapy, etc.) Specify :	□ Other cancer, specify:___________________________________ □ Other developmental disorder, specify: ____________________ □ Premature Birth (Gestational age at birth: ______ wks) □ Seizure / seizure disorder □ Sickle cell anemia □ Other condition, specify ______________________
Does your child regularly take any prescription medications?	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown
What medication(s):

ELICITATION OF SPECIFIC MEDICATIONS
In the 2 months prior to the onset of your child’s illness, did they receive any of the following treatments or medicines? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown If yes, specify below. If child never took product during time frame, mark “Never” in frequency. Otherwise indicate how often (e.g., daily (1x/day), weekly (1x/week), monthly (1x/month), as needed)
Medication / Drug	First date given (mm/yyyy)	Frequency	Length of use (days)	Brand/Product	Reason
Acetaminophen (like Tylenol)		☐ As needed ☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Never ☐ Unknown
Allergy medicine (like Zyrtec, Claritin, Benadryl)		☐ As needed ☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Never ☐ Unknown
Aspirin (like Bayer)		☐ As needed ☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Never ☐ Unknown
Cough syrup (like Robitussin)		☐ As needed ☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Never ☐ Unknown
Ibuprofen (like Advil or Motrin)		☐ As needed ☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Never ☐ Unknown
Simethicone drops (like Mylicon)		☐ As needed ☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Never ☐ Unknown
Any other over-the-counter drugs		☐ As needed ☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Never ☐ Unknown
Herbal medicine or supplement		☐ As needed ☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Never ☐ Unknown
Naturopathic or homeopathic medicine (e.g., pulsatilla, belladonna)		☐ As needed ☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Never ☐ Unknown
Vitamins		☐ As needed ☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Never ☐ Unknown
Is there any possibility that a friend or family member could have given the child any medication/herbal/supplement not included above during any time in the 2 months prior to your child’s illness? ☐ Yes ☐ No

PATIENT HISTORY OF PREVIOUS ILLNESSES
Has your child ever had COVID-19? ☐ Yes, confirmed ☐ Yes, but not confirmed w/ a test ☐ No ☐ Unknown Please list all known or suspected COVID-19 infections for your child.
Confirmed with a test? (Yes – PCR, Yes – rapid antigen, Yes – Unk type, No)	Date onset (mm/dd/yyyy)		Highest level of care (home, PCP, etc.)	Symptom status (symptomatic / asx)		Any medications or treatments given
Please describe any other illnesses your child experienced in the 2 months prior to their illness which required treatment or care. ☐ No illnesses ☐ Unknown
Illness type (e.g., influenza, stomach bug) and clinical diagnosis if available	Date onset (mm/dd/yyyy)	Highest level of care (none, PCP, ED, hospital)			Any medications or treatments given
Please describe any more-serious-than-usual injuries (requiring stitches or a trip to the doctor) where the skin was broken in the 2 months prior to your child’s illness. ☐ No injuries ☐ Unknown
Location on body	Date (mm/dd/yyyy)		Item causing injury		Treatment & any unusual reaction
Did your child get any piercings in the 2 months before their illness began? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown
Location on body	Date (mm/dd/yyyy)		Facility name

PATIENT HISTORY OF HEPATITIS ILLNESS

Approximately when did your child’s symptoms begin? (mm/dd/yyyy): ___ ___ / ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ __

During your child’s illness, did he or she have any of the following symptoms? Please check all that apply

a.	Felt feverish or hot	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown	h.	Diarrhea	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown
b.	Temperature ≥ 100 °F OR 37.8 °C	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown	i.	Nausea	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown
c.	Abdominal pain	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown	j.	Pale stool	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown
d.	Conjunctivitis (pink eye / red, irritated eyes)	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown	k.	Sore throat	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown
e.	Cough / runny nose	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown	l.	Tiredness/fatigue	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown
f.	Dark-colored urine	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown	m.	Yellow skin / eyes	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown
g.	Decreased appetite	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown	n.	Vomiting	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown
o.	Other (specify): _________________	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown

Which was the first symptom to appear?

Did you give your child any over-the-counter medications or home treatments for this illness? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown

If yes, what? Prompt to include herbal/other remedies.

Where did you seek care for your child’s illness? (Prompt and mark all that apply below)

Primary care provider?

• Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk

Date (mm/dd/yyyy): ___ ___ / ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ __

Urgent care?

• Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk

Date (mm/dd/yyyy): ___ ___ / ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ __

Emergency department?

• Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk

Date (mm/dd/yyyy): ___ ___ / ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ __

Other? (specify:)_______________________

• Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk

Date (mm/dd/yyyy): ___ ___ / ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ __

Was your child prescribed any medications during these visits?

• Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown

If yes, what was prescribed?

• Antibiotics (specify name):

• Other (specify):

Was your child admitted to the hospital because of this illness?

• Yes ☐ No

If yes, what was the name of the hospital?

What was the date of admission?

Date (mm/dd/yyyy): ___ ___ / ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ __

PATIENT EXPOSURES: SCHOOL / DAYCARE / EXTRACURRICULARS
Did your child attend in-person school or daycare (including informal daycare arrangement) in the month before they became sick with hepatitis? ☐ Yes ☐ No			If yes, Grade / classroom:
Name of school/daycare:			Days per week:		Hours/day:
When did your child first start attending daycare or school (including pre-COVID)? Mm/yyyy ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___ ☐ N/A
Approximately how many months in 2020 did your child attend school or daycare in-person? If none, mark 0.
Approximately how many months in 2021 did your child attend school or daycare in-person? If none, mark 0.
Approximately how many months in the past 12 months did your child attend school or daycare in-person? If none, mark 0.
Were any outbreaks reported by school / daycare in the 2 months prior to onset of your child’s illness ? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk
If yes, what was the outbreak cause?		When? (mm/yyyy) (list 3 most recent in order)		Any notes from parent
A		___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___
B		___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___
C		___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___
Does your child participate in any athletic activities (e.g., soccer, swimming)? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk
If yes, which activities and how often?
Does your child participate in any non-athletic group activities (e.g., group music class, language school)? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk
If yes, which activities and how often?

PATIENT EXPOSURES: ILLNESS IN CLOSE CONTACTS
Please provide details for any new illnesses or infections in household members or other close contacts in the 2 months prior to the onset of your child’s illness. Close contacts might include grandparents, teachers, or playgroup members. If multiple persons, include as group. ☐ No ill contacts ☐ Unk
Relationship to child	Illness type (e.g., COVID, stomach bug)	Approximate date of onset (mm/dd/yyyy)	Do you think this was linked to your child’s illness?

PATIENT EXPOSURES: TRAVEL
In the 2 months before their illness, did your child take any trips where they spent at least one night away from home (including within and outside the US)? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk
Dates (mm/dd/yyyy)	Destination	Length (days)	Anything unusual? (illness, insect, animal, activity)
In the 2 months before your child’s illness, did any other household member travel away from home (any destination)? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk
Relationship to case	Destination	Dates	Length	Anything unusual? (see above)

PATIENT EXPOSURES: ANIMALS AND INSECTS
Did you have any pets or other animals living on your property at the time of your child’s illness? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐Unk If yes, please list.
Type of animal	Animal lives in the house?	Animal sleeps with child?	Any animal illnesses in that timeframe? Date / type
	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk
	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk
	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk
	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk
	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk
	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk
	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk

In the 2 months before their illness began, did your child have any contact with animals at friends’ or relatives’ homes? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk
Type of animal	Animal lives in the house?	Animal sleeps with child?	Any animal illnesses in that timeframe? Date / type
	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk
	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk	☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk
In the 2 months before their illness, did your child have any contact with other domestic animals (e.g., petting zoo)? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk
If yes, describe date (month/year) and location:
In the 2 months before their illness began, did your child have any contact with wild animals (deer, birds, squirrels, snakes, etc.)? This could include bites as well as any interaction with animal feces. ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk
If yes, describe animal, date, encounter:
In the 2 months before their illness, did your child have any unusual bug bites, with any reaction? This could include an unusual number of bites at once (e.g., mosquito) or a bug that your child doesn’t usually encounter (like a tick, spider, or flea) or that could not be identified, or a reaction that is unusual for your child. ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk
If yes, describe date, bug if known, reaction:

PATIENT EXPOSURES: WATER

What is the water supply to the home? ☐ Municipal (piped) ☐ Well ☐ Hauled water ☐ Other:__________________

What is the sewage system? ☐ Municipal sewer ☐ Septic tank ☐ Other:________________________________________

Were there any water or sewer problems in the 2 months prior to your child’s illness? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk

If yes, what:

In the 2 months prior to their illness, did your child swim or play in any natural bodies of water (creek / river, ocean, lake, etc.)?

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unk If yes, which body of water and date:

PATIENT EXPOSURES: FOOD
Does your child follow any special diets or eat certain types of food? ☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, specify (e.g., vegetarian, Halal, organic, dairy-free, gluten-free, etc.):
Thinking back to your child’s diet around the time of their illness, can you please note how frequently they ate the following food types?
Food item	Frequency of consumption (at least once per day, per week, per month, less often, or never)
Infant formula, if yes, brand:	☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Rarely ☐ Never ☐ Unk
Baby food “pouches” (e.g., fruit, veggie, oatmeal, yogurt), if yes, brand(s):	☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Rarely ☐ Never ☐ Unk
Other “toddler” foods (e.g., “puffs”)	☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Rarely ☐ Never ☐ Unk
Honey	☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Rarely ☐ Never ☐ Unk
Soft cheeses (e.g., queso fresco, feta, blue cheese)	☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Rarely ☐ Never ☐ Unk
Yogurt, milk, or other dairy products	☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Rarely ☐ Never ☐ Unk
Unpasteurized (“raw”) milk or other dairy product	☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Rarely ☐ Never ☐ Unk
Uncooked/raw vegetables	☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Rarely ☐ Never ☐ Unk
Fresh or frozen berries	☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Rarely ☐ Never ☐ Unk
Fresh herbs or sprouts	☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Rarely ☐ Never ☐ Unk
Mushrooms or mushroom powder	☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Rarely ☐ Never ☐ Unk
Fish or shellfish	☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Rarely ☐ Never ☐ Unk
Meat or poultry	☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Rarely ☐ Never ☐ Unk
Herbal teas	☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Rarely ☐ Never ☐ Unk
Bottled water Probe for “Real Water” brand bottled alkaline water	☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Rarely ☐ Never ☐ Unk
Foods brought from another country, if yes, specify:	☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Rarely ☐ Never ☐ Unk
Other food item of note not mentioned above. If yes, specify:	☐ Daily ☐ Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐ Rarely ☐ Never ☐ Unk

Did your child have any notable changes to their diet in the month before their illness began? (E.g., started eating new foods, switched brand of staple item) ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown

If yes, please specify:

Did your child eat any new or unusual foods in the month before their illness began, including any seasonal chocolate (ask specifically about Kinder chocolate products), food foraged from the wild (berries, mushrooms), herbal teas or powders, or unpasteurised dairy?

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown If yes, describe & date:

In the month before their illness began, did your child eat any food that was moldy/rancid (sources may include nuts, corn, rice, flour, grains, breads, cheeses)? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown

If yes, describe & date:

PATIENT EXPOSURES: OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

Did your child or anyone in your household start using any new personal care products (e.g., soaps, lotions) in the 2 months before your child’s illness began? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unsure If yes, specify:

Did your child ever eat alcohol-based hand sanitizer before their illness?

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Unknown If yes, specify date and what happened:

PATIENT EXPOSURES: OTHER

What do you think caused your child’s hepatitis? Are there any other remarkable events, interactions, or experiences in the few months before your child’s illness that haven’t been discussed so far that might be important? This may include parties, functions, daytrips, or any new types of toys (like playdough or other molding clay). If yes, please describe:

SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS
What type of health care insurance does the child currently have? (check all that apply)	☐ Private (e.g. HMO, PPO, managed care plan)             ☐ Uninsured ☐ Medicaid/state assistance program  ☐ Unknown ☐ Other, specify: __________________________
What is the highest grade or year of school completed by the child’s parent/guardian?	☐ No high school ☐ Some college ☐ Some high school ☐ College graduate ☐ High school graduate/GED ☐ Postgraduate/professional ☐ Technical school ☐ Unknown/refused
In your [participant’s name] home, what is the annual household income before taxes for the last calendar year from all sources, including social security and pensions? [read options]	☐ Less than $25,000 ☐ $75,000 or more ☐ Between $25,000 to <$50,000 ☐ Unknown/refused ☐ Between $50,000 to <$75,000

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