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How to protect your child from Strep A

A GP breaks down what parents and carers need to know

Wales Online · Dec 6, 2022

Elon Musk’s Neuralink faces federal investigation after ‘killing 1,500 animals in testing’

The US Department of Agriculture is investigating the firm following complaints that its animal testing is being rushed and causing needless suffering and deaths

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2022

How can I protect my child from Strep A?

A GP breaks down what parents and carers need to know. By Prudence Wade.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

What is Strep A and what should you do if you think your child has it

The bacterium is very common and lots of people will have it unknowingly but in some cases, it can spread to others who may have an increased chance of becoming ill from the infection

Wales Online · Dec 6, 2022

'Red flag' Strep A symptoms explained by Good Morning Britain's Dr Hilary Jones

He stressed an invasive Strep A infection remains very rare, but there are some "red flag" symptoms to look out for

Nottingham Post · Dec 6, 2022

Antibiotics ‘can be given to groups of children during Strep A outbreaks’

Guidance on scarlet fever outbreaks says antibiotics can be given on a case-by-case basis.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

The business of clinical trials is booming. Private equity has taken notice

After finding success investing in the more obviously lucrative corners of American medicine — like surgery centers and dermatology practices — private equity firms have moved aggressively into the industry’s more hidden niches: They are pouring billions into the business of clinical drug trials.

Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022

Chinese rush to stock up antigen kits, medicines as COVID prevention curbs ease

Chinese residents have rushed to snap up COVID-19 antigen kits and medicines for fevers and colds, as the country's recent easing of prevention measures triggered widespread concern among the public that they could now catch the virus.

Reuters · Dec 6, 2022

Editorial: Thicker than sexuality: Let gay and bisexual men donate blood like anyone else

The Food and Drug Administration is on the cusp of changing rules so that more gay and bisexual men can donate blood like anyone else. It’s about time.

Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022

Strep A: Five-year-old schoolgirl dies from reported case in Belfast

The schoolgirl had been admitted to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children

Belfast Live · Dec 6, 2022