An outbreak of Strep A and scarlet fever is causing concern following the death of a five-year-old girl in Belfast.
Health officials have issued a warning for parents to be vigilant regarding the recent outbreak of the infection that has caused the deaths of nine children in the UK over the past month.
There has been a huge increase in the numbers of people being diagnosed with Scarlet Fever and Strep A with hundreds more cases reported this year than in previous ones.
