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Infection caused by Strep A bacteria is usually a mild illness that is treated with antibiotics

PM was asked about the infection situation in the House of Commons

There has been a significant increase in the number of children with strep A infections in the UK over the past month compared with the same period in previous years. Sadly, nine children have died as a result of complications of this bacterial infection.

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

A pharmacist has shared the common mistakes people make when they're suffering from the common cold or a bout of the flu - including trying to 'nip it in the bud' and taking antibiotics

Dr Hilary appeared on Wednesday morning’s instalment of Lorraine as nine children have now died due to complications from Strep A

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

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

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