Bristol dad makes seven trips to the chemist to find antibiotics for two-year-old daughter “We’re in a supposedly developed part of the world with a good medical system, and I can’t get basic antibiotics" Bristol Post · Dec 9, 2022
Greater Manchester 'waiting to make sure we've got Strep A antibiotics' as cases set to peak Demand for penicillin and amoxicillin has increased as the number of cases of strep A has risen among children in schools Manchester Evening News · Dec 8, 2022
A&Es ‘overflowing’ with children hit by winter viruses as Strep A deaths climb to 15 Emergency rooms in England saw record delays with one-third of patients waiting more than four hours to be seen The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
GPs and pharmacies ‘struggling to obtain antibiotics to treat strep A’ Comments from representative bodies as government continues to insist there are no shortages The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022
Strep A: ‘No shortage’ of antibiotics in Scotland as Sturgeon issues warning Scotland’s First Minister said the situation was being monitored ‘very closely’ The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
Tell us: have you noticed a shortage of antibiotics for strep A? We’d like to hear from pharmacists, GPs, health professionals and parents about any shortage of antibiotics to treat strep A The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022
When to keep children off school amid strep A and scarlet fever cases The UKHSA has issued guidance to parents on when to keep kids at home and when they can go back to school if they get scarlet fever Chronicle Live · Dec 8, 2022
No shortage of Strep A antibiotics as Sturgeon warns against complacency The First Minister said the situation was being monitored ‘very closely’. The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
Three doctors on the signs of Strep A to look out for There has also been an increase in the usual winter respiratory viruses going around Wales Online · Dec 8, 2022
Yousaf stresses ‘no shortage of supply’ of antibiotics for Strep A infections Scottish Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said he has had ‘guarantees around the stock’ from the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer. The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
When should I take my child to A&E with Strep A? Irish pharmacist's crucial advice to parents Nigel Moloney, of Carrigaline CarePlus Pharmacy, spoke to the Irish Mirror to give his advice on what to look out for in your children Irish Mirror · Dec 8, 2022
Belfast Trust updates symptom checker for Strep A and scarlet fever amid increasing cases All you need to know on the symptoms and options available to help Belfast Live · Dec 8, 2022
Three doctors explain Strep A: What it is, what to look for and what to do While most rashes and sore throats in children are caused by viruses and so aren’t helped by antibiotics, these mild strep A bacterial infections can be easily treated with antibiotics Wales Online · Dec 8, 2022
Strep A – live: NHS warns healthcare leaders of increased demand as infection spreads Nine children in UK are confirmed to have died from Strep A in recent weeks The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022 Will preventive antibiotics stop deadly strep A among schoolchildren? Nine UK children have died of strep A infections in recent weeks. How is the government responding?
Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022 Strep A: Pharmacies warn of shortages in antibiotics as 20 ill at single school It comes as the UK continues to be rocked by a surge in cases of Strep A with several cases of the potentially deadly invasive Strep A being reported among schoolchildren in recent weeks
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022 Scarlet fever cases rise tenfold as parents struggle to find Strep A antibiotics Pharmacists say they are struggling to get their hands on antibiotics to treat Strep A infections - despite the government insisting there is no shortage
Belfast Live · Dec 7, 2022 Strep A Northern Ireland: Department issues statement over 'untrue' social media posts about prescriptions "Pharmacies do not offer a Strep A screening service and cannot supply antibiotics without a prescription"
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022 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
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022 Scarlet fever cases in your area as cases surge Infection caused by Strep A bacteria is usually a mild illness that is treated with antibiotics
Liverpool Echo · Dec 7, 2022 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gives Strep A update PM was asked about the infection situation in the House of Commons
Wales Online · Dec 7, 2022 Welsh pharmacies report shortage of antibiotics to treat Strep A There has been a rise in cases of Strep A in the UK
Chronicle Live · Dec 7, 2022 How does Strep A bacteria spread, what infections can it cause and how does it become invasive? The bacteria usually causes mild infections such as tonsillitis and scarlet fever, but in rare cases it can cause severe illnesses which have caused the deaths of eight children
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022 UK pharmacists report shortages of strep A antibiotics Health secretary says government ‘not aware’ of issue but some independent outlets say stocks running low
Wales Online · Dec 7, 2022 Four mistakes people make when they have a cold or flu, according to pharmacist Abbas Kanani says common mistakes people make when treating themselves for a winter bug won't help, and could make things worse