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Welsh pharmacies report shortage of antibiotics to treat Strep A

There has been a rise in cases of Strep A in the UK

Wales Online

How does Strep A bacteria spread, what infections can it cause and how does it become invasive?

The bacteria usually causes mild infections such as tonsillitis and scarlet fever, but in rare cases it can cause severe illnesses which have caused the deaths of eight children

Chronicle Live

NHS can adequately deal with increasing Strep A infections, says Yousaf

Humza Yousaf said clinical advisers have warned more cases will be reported in Scotland.

The Independent UK

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Juul reaches settlements covering more than 5,000 cases

Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs has reached settlements covering more than 5,000 cases brought by about 10,000 plaintiffs related to its vaping products

The Independent UK

Strep A: Belfast Children's Hospital postpones all routine procedures to deal with 'significant pressures'

It comes as cases of the bacterial infection Strep A have been increasing

Belfast Live

Emerging from the COVID pandemic, again

For much of the world, 2022 marked the beginning of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reuters

Drug Shortages? Ham-Handed Pandemic Interventions Deserve Much of the Blame

You can’t turn lives and economies off and on without inflicting lingering harm.

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Scarlet fever cases rise tenfold in a year as Strep A infections soar

More than 23,000 cases have been reported this year so far - compared to 2,300 last year

The Independent UK

UK pharmacists report shortages of strep A antibiotics

Health secretary says government ‘not aware’ of issue but some independent outlets say stocks running low

The Guardian - UK

Four mistakes people make when they have a cold or flu, according to pharmacist

Abbas Kanani says common mistakes people make when treating themselves for a winter bug won't help, and could make things worse

Wales Online

How to avoid Strep A and is it contagious?

In rare cases a Strep A infection can be fatal

The Independent UK

Liver disease drug could be repurposed to protect against Covid

Vaccines are one of the most potent weapons in our pandemic response, but not everyone can benefit from them

Wales Online

I can’t get my HRT, again – this second UK shortage wasn’t supposed to happen

The government claims that supply issues have been tackled, but menopausal women know this is far from the truth, says author Rose George

The Guardian - UK

Faye Flam: The tragedy of avoidable COVID deaths

Whose pandemic strategy really saved lives? Which states or countries lost the most people to the virus? Or to the unintended consequences of mitigation efforts? Now there’s finally some clear, objective data emerging from the fog.

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The Independent UK

Strep A: ‘Patchy’ penicillin supply as demand for antibiotics rises

‘We simply cannot get the products. It’s patchy,’ industry boss says

The Guardian - US

Health experts in conundrum over best way to avoid winter ‘tripledemic’

RSV, Covid-19 and flu cases are exploding, but many health officials aren’t forcing masks or discouraging in-person gatherings

WEKU

Factory workers across the U.S. say they were exposed to asbestos on the job

Their accounts contrast sharply with what chemical giants have said about worker safety at their facilities. At an Olin plant outside of McIntosh, Ala., workers recall decades of asbestos exposure.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Twitter was a pandemic haven for people with disabilities. Elon Musk’s purchase has them worried

PHILADELPHIA — Fear of COVID-19 never ended for Heather Kerstetter.

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The Independent UK

New Zealand court rules against anti-vax parents of ill baby

A New Zealand court has temporarily taken away medical custody of a baby from his parents after they refused blood transfusions for him unless the blood comes from donors who are unvaccinated against COVID-19

The Independent UK

MND funding announcement ‘in days’ – Barclay

The Department of Health and Social Care was accused of withholding MND research funding following the death of Doddie Weir.

Liverpool Echo

Health Secretary gives update on Strep A antibiotics supply

Steve Barclay issued a statement after the Pharmacy Association said there were "blips" in the provision of liquid penicillin

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Penn scientists made a universal flu vaccine using mRNA, and they plan to test it in humans

PHILADELPHIA — For years, scientists have tried, and failed, to make a one-and-done vaccine that would provide at least partial protection against all types of the flu.

ABC News

Anthony Fauci on the lessons that must be learned from the COVID-19 pandemic

As Anthony Fauci prepares to leave his role as chief medical adviser at the White House, the world is in a much better place in the fight against COVID-19. But the infectious disease expert is warning against complacency and says the virus still poses a threat.

The Independent UK

No shortage of antibiotics to treat Strep A, says Health Secretary

To date, at least nine children have died from complications caused by the Strep A infection.

Evening Standard

Some GPs may lack antibiotics for Strep A but UK has ‘good’ supplies, says Health Secretary

Steve Barclay said parents should be ‘vigilant’ about the risk of children getting seriously ill from Strep A

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