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Nicola Roy & Gemma Jones

The 'red flag' Strep A symptoms that show up in children on throat and skin

A health expert has warned people to look out for certain 'red flag' symptoms which could be a sign your child has Strep A.

Dr Hilary appeared on Good Morning Britain to warn parents that although it's rare for the bacterial disease to be life-threatening, it's important to be vigilant and spot the signs as early as possible.

It comes as Strep A infections in Scotland have shot up in recent weeks, with health officials reporting 437 cases in the past fortnight.

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