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Health authorities ‘concerned’ by spate of infections and deaths

Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to authorize its updated COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5

Parents advised to be mindful of signs including characteristic rash and red tongue also known as ‘strawberry tongue’

"We are seeing a higher number of cases of Group A strep this year compared to usual. The bacteria we know causes a mild infection which is easily treated with antibiotics and in rare circumstances it can get into the bloodstream and cause serious illness"

A surge in cases is indicating a new wave has started in the UK

No 10 also denied there was a shortage of the antibiotic amoxicillin.

At least six children in the UK have died after contracting rare severe Strep A infections

The chair of the Royal College of GPs in Wales, Dr Rowena Christmas, urged parents not to dismiss their concerns if their child is unwell

UK entering a new wave of the virus, experts warn