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Bristling Jurgen Klopp cuts short BBC interview as Liverpool boss fumes over reporter’s chest infection

The German was unhappy when the interviewer revealed she was taking antibiotics and walked away.

Daily Record

Strep A cases in your area as 24 children among UK dead

NHS leaders worried as cases climb alongside flu surge

The Independent UK

Are vaccines available for Strep A and scarlet fever?

UK outbreak has already led to the deaths of 24 children and localised shortages of antibiotics used to treat the bacterial infection

The Independent UK

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Medicine shortage hits as France grapples with health 'tripledemic'

France is one of several countries facing shortages of the widely used antibiotic amoxicillin and other medications, with surging illnesses among children increasing demand for the drugs.

Radio France Internationale

Mum tries nine different pharmacies in desperate search of antibiotics for sick son

Concerns have been raised over a "shortage" of antibiotics

Liverpool Echo

Parents travelling miles and waiting days to get hold of antibiotics for poorly kids

The rise in Strep A infections has seen pharmacies struggling to meet the demand for treatments

Manchester Evening News

Drinking alcohol this Christmas and New Year? These medicines really don't mix

A glass or two of champagne with Christmas lunch. A cool crisp beer at the beach. Some cheeky cocktails with friends to see in the New Year. There seem to be so many occasions to unwind with an alcoholic drink this summer.

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Scarlet fever: Cases more than twice as high as thought, as UK total nears 30,000

Delay in reporting masked nearly 10,000 infections, says UKHSA

The Independent UK

Norway’s aging king discharged from the hospital

Norway’s King Harald V has been discharged from an Oslo hospital where he had received intravenous antibiotics to treat an infection

The Independent UK

Can adults get Strep A?

There have been dozens of deaths across the UK, including at least 16 children

Wales Online

Strep A: The simple thing you can do if you suspect you might have Strep A which could save you time and hundreds of phone calls

You can get tested for a bacterial infection in your throat and get the antibiotics you need without going to the doctor.

Wales Online

Disabled woman forced to use stick from wheelchair to clean toxic mould off roof

A disabled woman says she has been forced to use a long reach stick to clean the toxic mould and damp on her ceilings ever since she reported a leak six years ago

Daily Mirror

Norway's aging king hospitalized again

Norway’s 83-year-old King Harald V has been admitted to a hospital due to an infection and is being treated with intravenous antibiotics

The Independent UK

The legislative fight against superbugs

Lawmakers are scrambling to pass a bill to spur development of antibiotics to fight drug-resistant pathogens

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The 10 biggest science stories of 2022 – chosen by scientists

From moon missions to fast-charging batteries and AI-sourced antibiotics, in no particular order, the year’s significant scientific developments

The Independent UK

Are vaccines available for Strep A and scarlet fever?

UK outbreak has already led to the deaths of several children but health secretary insists no shortage of antibiotics available

Wales Online

Rules on antibiotics changed again amid surge in scarlet fever and Strep A

A national shortage of drugs has forced a change in how antibiotics are given out

Tribune News Service

Is legislation to safeguard Americans against superbugs a boondoggle or breakthrough?

With time running out in the 2022 congressional session, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and infectious disease specialists is scrambling to pass a bill aimed at spurring the development of antibiotics to combat the deadly spread of drug-resistant pathogens.

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The Conversation

Antibiotics shortages: what's causing them and how countries can minimise the impact

A variety of antibiotics are currently in short supply across Europe. In the UK, for example, the availability of amoxicillin and penicillin, which are used to treat infections such as strep A, is low.

Wales Online

Mum's six year nightmare after son caught Strep and was left unable to walk

Luke developed tics and hallucinations. He was on antibiotics for five years after catching the bug

Wales Online

Mum shares tricks she used to get son with Strep A to take antibiotics

Kaydee has also explained the symptoms that saw her son diagnosed with the infection

Tribune News Service

Why should I be evaluated for a penicillin allergy?

Taking action to be evaluated for a penicillin allergy can impact your health, safety and wallet. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10% of the U.S. population reports a penicillin allergy, but less than 1% is allergic after testing. Common penicillins include ampicillin, amoxicillin and Augmentin.

Manchester Evening News

Mum whose son fell ill with Strep A shares how she got him to take 'horrid' antibiotics

With so many viruses doing the rounds it can be a problem most parents encounter at some point

The Guardian - UK

Strep A kills three more children as UK activates alternative medicines plan

At least 19 children have died and scarlet fever cases are more than treble what they were in previous high season

Daily Record

'Limited' supply of Strep A antibiotics as Scottish Government issue alert

Latest figures show a steep rise in cases of the bacteria since peaks seen in 2016.

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