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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Andrew Gregory Health editor

UK parents told to look out for signs of strep A in their children after six deaths

Streptococcus pyogenes
Symptoms include a sore throat, fever and minor skin infections. In most cases, people can be treated with antibiotics and make a full recovery. Photograph: Bsip Sa/Alamy

Parents across the UK are being urged to look out for symptoms of strep A infection in their children after health officials revealed a rise in cases had led to the death of six youngsters.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued a rare alert on Friday evening after a rise in cases across the country, telling parents to seek medical help as soon as possible if they detect signs in their children, in order to stop the infection becoming serious.

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