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Children at risk of strep A in England could be given preventive antibiotics

‘Rare’ blanket measure may be used at primary schools after at least nine UK deaths from bacterial infection

The Guardian - UK

Strep A: antibiotics could be given out in schools to stop illness

At least eight children have died from invasive Strep A infection since September

Liverpool Echo

Antibiotics could be given to children in schools to stop Strep A, reports say

Eight young people are believed to have died from an invasive form of Strep A and parents are being urged to look out for symptoms in their children

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Preventative antibiotics for Strep A could be given in schools, says minister

Eight children are known to have died from invasive Strep A infection.

The Independent UK

Strep A: Antibiotics could be given to children in ‘rare’ move after eighth child dies

It comes after an eighth child died from Strep A

The Independent UK

Strep A: Antibiotics could be given to children en masse’ after eighth death

It comes after an eighth child died from Strep A.

Evening Standard

Rare blanket move may see children given antibiotics after eighth Strep A death

The UKHSA said the preventative measure would be 'exceptional'

Wales Online

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Antibiotics could be given to kids at schools with Strep A cases in 'rare' move

All children in the same year at primary schools as children with Strep A could be given antibiotics in a "rare" move due to "exceptional circumstances" after eight died from the infection

Daily Mirror

Antibiotics could be given to children en masse in ‘rare’ move by officials

It comes after an eighth child died from Strep A.

The Independent UK

Eighth child believed to have died with Strep A infection

Morelands Primary, in Waterlooville, Hampshire, reportedly said it is “absolutely devastated” by the loss of one of its pupils.

The Independent UK

GPs told to give kids antibiotics if they suspect youngsters have killer Strep A

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged medics to take "low threshold" after the deadly infection was linked to the deaths of seven children including a 12-year-old in South London

Daily Mirror

Downing Street issues Strep A warning to parents after seven deaths

"We are seeing a higher number of cases of Group A strep this year compared to usual. The bacteria we know causes a mild infection which is easily treated with antibiotics and in rare circumstances it can get into the bloodstream and cause serious illness"

Wales Online

Penarth schoolgirl died from Strep A day after coming home from school with mild cough

Hanna Roap's father believes she could have survived if she had been given antibiotics

Wales Online

Welsh GP says we 'don't really know' where Strep A outbreak will go as alert issued

The chair of the Royal College of GPs in Wales, Dr Rowena Christmas, urged parents not to dismiss their concerns if their child is unwell

Wales Online

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Dad of Strep A victim says girl, 7, could still be alive if given right medicine

Hanna Roap, from Penarth, south Wales, is one of six children to have died in the UK from Strep A infections and her dad Abul Roap said she could be alive now if she had been given antibiotics

Daily Mirror

Scarlet fever signs and symptoms explained after outbreaks reported across the UK

As cases of scarlet fever rise across the county, parents have been urged to look out for the early signs of flu-like symptoms, as well as the development of a rough, red rash

Manchester Evening News

What is Strep A and what are the symptoms as children die from bacterial infection

Everything you need to know about Strep A - including symptoms, how to stop it spreading, and what to do if you think you or your child has the illness

Chronicle Live

Strep A signs parents should look out for as six UK primary school children die from infection

Group A streptococcal infections usually result in mild illness - the symptoms include a sore throat, fever and minor skin infections and can be treated with antibiotics

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Wales Online

Scarlet fever: What are the symptoms, how infectious is it, and how to treat it

The disease is usually not dangerous but getting the right treatment is important, especially for children

Wales Online

Four key Strep A symptoms parents should never ignore as fourth child dies

Muhammad Ibrahim Ali became the fourth child to die as the viral infection sweeps across UK schools

Belfast Live

Scarlet fever symptoms warning after clusters of outbreaks in Belfast, Bangor, Antrim and Craigavon

The PHA has issued a list of signs and symptoms after seeing an increase in scarlet fever, above the levels usually seen at this time of year

The Independent UK

AI and robots used to enable faster detection of UTIs

Researchers from both Edinburgh University and Heriot-Watt University are working on the project.

Tribune News Service

The nation’s longest double-lung transplant patient dies at 60 in North Carolina

WILMINGTON, N.C. — In 1990, Howell Graham was so weakened by cystic fibrosis that he got winded brushing his teeth. He couldn’t work or socialize, reduced to a half-life with his arm attached to an antibiotics port.

The Independent UK

Boy who died would ‘100% still be here’ if not denied hospital bed, uncle says

‘I’ve never begged for anything in my life and I begged them to help him,’ uncle says in tearful TV interview

The Conversation

Superbugs in the environment rarely transfer to humans – new study

The rapid spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) around the globe represents a crisis on many fronts. Infections that are difficult, or impossible, to treat cause considerable public health and economic burdens, but also pose a serious threat to food security.

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