The Latest Breaking News from Antibiotics

Nationwide shortage of common antibiotics

Several antibiotics used to treat infections in children are in short supply, sparking concerns among doctors and pharmacists.

AAP · Jan 10, 2023

Overseas supply issues are causing a shortage of some antibiotics in Australia

Overseas supply issues are leading to a shortage in some antibiotic medications used to treat illnesses such as pneumonia and strep throat.

ABC News · Jan 9, 2023

A "new" STI is on the rise

A bacterium called Mycoplasma genitalium, or Mgen, can cause inflammation, miscarriage, and even infertility

Salon · Jan 9, 2023

The huge antibiotics problem

"There will be more people dying of this than dying of cancer."

Newcastle Herald · Jan 1, 2023

Concern over antibiotics shortage due to Strep A outbreak

Due to the recent outbreak of Strep-A and the fear associated with it, patients and parents are “more inclined to attend early”

Dublin Live · Dec 28, 2022

Toddler dies in sleep hours after A&E staff tell parents take her home and give her Calpol

The tot was prescribed antibiotics but suffered an allergic reaction so she had to stop taking them.

Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022

Mum spends days hunting antibiotics prescribed for her four kids with Strep A

Sarah Zahra and her husband searched for medication in more than 25 pharmacies across Kent and London after her daughter and three sons became ill with Strep A symptoms

Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022

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 · Dec 23, 2022

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

NHS leaders worried as cases climb alongside flu surge

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

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 · Dec 22, 2022