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Ninth child dies with Strep A as minister says antibiotics could be given in schools

The total number of fatalities has hit nine

Nottingham Post

Strep A: Leading children’s doctor tells parents ‘don’t hang around’ if child is sick

A leading children’s doctor has warned parents not to “hang around” if their child appears to be seriously ill with Strep A symptoms.

Evening Standard

Children at risk of strep A in England could be given preventive antibiotics

‘Rare’ blanket measure may be used at primary schools after at least nine UK deaths from bacterial infection

The Guardian - UK

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Strep A: antibiotics could be given out in schools to stop illness

At least eight children have died from invasive Strep A infection since September

Liverpool Echo

Strep A cases in your area as hundreds of infections reported across UK

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

The Independent UK

Antibiotics could be given to children in schools to stop Strep A, reports say

Eight young people are believed to have died from an invasive form of Strep A and parents are being urged to look out for symptoms in their children

Chronicle Live

Minister confirms preventative drugs for children after eight Strep A deaths

It comes after the deaths of at least eight children from invasive Strep A infection since September.

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Red flag Strep A symptom that means your child needs to be seen by a doctor

Dr Hilary stressed that while the illness is rare parents should still be "assertive" when getting a doctor's appointment

Liverpool Echo

Preventative antibiotics for Strep A could be given in schools, says minister

Eight children are known to have died from invasive Strep A infection.

The Independent UK

Strep A: Antibiotics could be given to children in ‘rare’ move after eighth child dies

It comes after an eighth child died from Strep A

The Independent UK

Strep A: Antibiotics could be given to children en masse’ after eighth death

It comes after an eighth child died from Strep A.

Evening Standard

Rare blanket move may see children given antibiotics after eighth Strep A death

The UKHSA said the preventative measure would be 'exceptional'

Wales Online

Germany confronts a broken business model

Can the country’s industrial economy reinvent itself for an era without cheap gas from Russia?

Financial Times

Antibiotics could be given to kids at schools with Strep A cases in 'rare' move

All children in the same year at primary schools as children with Strep A could be given antibiotics in a "rare" move due to "exceptional circumstances" after eight died from the infection

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Feds ask for another extension in a suit to open a supervised injection site in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — The federal government sought another delay in a yearslong legal battle to open a supervised injection site in Philadelphia on Monday, leaving unsettled whether a place for people in addiction to use drugs under medical supervision, and be revived if they overdose, can open in one of the…

Reuters

Beijing drops COVID testing burden as wider easing beckons

Residents of China's capital were allowed into parks, supermarkets, offices and airports without a negative COVID-19 test on Tuesday, the latest in a mix of easing steps nationwide after unprecedented protests against a tough zero-COVID policy.

The Times of India

How Vitamin E capsules benefit your skin

Vitamin E capsules, also known as Evion capsules are a storehouse of health benefits. The oil can be used on different parts of your body, starting from head to toe. Starting from head to face to nails, Vitamin E oil helps in benefitting your body in several ways.

The Independent UK

Antibiotics could be given to children en masse in ‘rare’ move by officials

It comes after an eighth child died from Strep A.

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The Guardian - US

Musk’s Neuralink faces federal inquiry after killing 1,500 animals in testing

Brain-implant company accused of causing needless suffering and deaths amid pressure from CEO

Reuters

Few Chinese keen to travel abroad soon, even if COVID curbs ease -report

More than half of Chinese say they will put off travel abroad, for periods from several months to more than a year, even if borders re-opened tomorrow, a study showed on Tuesday, a sign that consumer recovery from COVID-19 measures will take time.

Tribune News Service

Pfizer to invest $750M in Kalamazoo area facility, add hundreds of new jobs

LANSING, Michigan— Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. will invest $750 million in its southwest Michigan facility to increase capacity for manufacturing sterile injectable medications, creating 300 new jobs, the company announced Monday.

ABC News

Job seeker claims cafe rejected resume due to face mask under relaxed COVID-19 rules

A West Gippsland resident says they were knocked back from a potential hospitality job after telling managers they would prefer to wear a mask while working.

Bangkok Post

Innovative skincare

Fascinated by therapeutic advances, Charles Rosier applies his financial background to support medical research.

ABC News

New NT COVID-19 infections double in a week, health workers say case numbers likely higher than official figures

Low numbers of daily COVID-19 cases are beginning to climb rapidly again in the NT, where health workers say the official daily average is likely a significant under-count.

Newcastle Herald

Third meningococcal death in NSW prompts health warning

"I urge everyone not to discount symptoms when they appear or assume it may be just a mild infection. If you suspect meningococcal disease, don't wait for the rash - see a doctor immediately."

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