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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

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

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

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - US

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.

WEKU

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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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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Nottingham Post

Scarlet fever cases higher in East Midlands than national average

Scarlet fever is caused by the same bacteria group that causes iGAS - which has now claimed the lives of nine UK children.

WEKU

China announces a rollback of its strict anti-COVID-19 measures

China has announced a series of measures rolling back some of its restrictive anti-COVID-19 restrictions, including limiting the scale of lockdown to individual apartment floors and buildings.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Announces Nationwide Loosening of Covid Restrictions

China announced Wednesday a nationwide loosening of Covid restrictions following protests against the hardline strategy that grew into calls for greater political freedoms. Under the new guidelines, some asymptomatic and mild cases of Covid-19 can now quarantine at home, ending a requirement that all positive cases be isolated in centralized…

France 24

China to ease quarantine, testing in nationwide loosening of Covid restrictions

China announced Wednesday a nationwide loosening of Covid-19 restrictions following protests against the hardline strategy that grew into calls for greater political freedoms.

The Independent UK

Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis ‘may be preventable through healthy lifestyle’

Risk factors include smoking, exercise levels and intact of fruit and vegetables

ABC News

Victorian schoolies urged to monitor for meningococcal symptoms after case linked to Queensland celebrations

An 18-year-old who was celebrating the end of school on Queensland's Sunshine Coast is diagnosed with meningococcal disease.

The Independent UK

Speedier drug approvals hit slowdown as FDA faces scrutiny

The Food and Drug Administration is slowing its use of a pathway that expedites the approval of promising drugs

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