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OK for antibiotics to be given to groups of children during Strep A outbreaks

Lack of mixing due to the Covid pandemic plus susceptibility in children probably 'bringing forward the normal scarlet fever season'

Wales Online · Dec 6, 2022

Police college closes after Legionnaires’ disease bug found

A POLICE training college has been closed temporarily for cleaning and remedial work after traces of Legionella bacteria were found at the site.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2022

Police college closes for remedial work after Legionnaires’ disease bug found

Traces of the bacteria were found in shower heads at the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan in Fife.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

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Police Scotland college in Tulliallan closes amid Legionella scare

Chiefs have been forced to temporarily closed the Tulliallan HQ in Kincardine after traces of the bacteria were found in the water system.

Daily Record · Dec 6, 2022

Strep A Ireland: HSE investigating if death of child, 4, is linked to infection amid growing concern

The HSE and HPSC has said Strep A is being 'actively investigated' as a potential cause of death in a child in Ireland. Concern is growing about the bacterial infection, which has already claimed the lives of nine children.

Irish Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

What is strep B, what are the symptoms of the bacterial infection and how does it differ from strep A?

Nine children in the UK have recently died due to a rare, invasive form of strep A. But what is strep B and is it as serious?

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2022

How contagious is Strep A and how does it spread?

In rare cases a Strep A infection can be fatal

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

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How to protect your child from Strep A

A GP breaks down what parents and carers need to know

Wales Online · Dec 6, 2022

How can I protect my child from Strep A?

A GP breaks down what parents and carers need to know. By Prudence Wade.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Can adults get Strep A and scarlet fever?

A five-year-old schoolgirl has died in Belfast after contracting the Strep A infection

Belfast Live · Dec 6, 2022

Strep A outbreak: Everything we know as 16 children die of bacterial infection

Parents advised to be mindful of signs including characteristic rash and red tongue also known as ‘strawberry tongue’

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Strep A: Parents warned to look out for these symptoms as scarlet fever cases rise

Warning comes as another child dies after contracting Strep A infection

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

What are the signs of Strep A infection?

Infections cause by Strep A include the skin infection impetigo, scarlet fever and strep throat.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Another primary school pupil dies from Strep A as death toll rises to nine

Belfast school confirms ‘tragic loss’ of young child

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

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Belfast Live · Dec 6, 2022

Strep A signs and symptoms parents should be on the look out for

A five-year-old girl has died in Belfast after contracting the infection

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Revealed: The reason why colds surge when temperatures drop

Finding offers first biological evidence for why respiratory illnesses are more common in colder months

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Antibiotics ‘can be given to groups of children during Strep A outbreaks’

Guidance on scarlet fever outbreaks says antibiotics can be given on a case-by-case basis.

Wales Online · Dec 6, 2022

Cold cure on horizon as scientists work out why we get more illnesses in winter

You are more likely to catch diseases like colds, flu and Covid when it is colder outside

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The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Scientists uncover why colds spike when the temperature drops

Scientists say the finding offers the first biological evidence for why respiratory illnesses are more common in colder months.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022

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

Liverpool Echo · Dec 6, 2022

Warning to shoppers after faeces and vomit inducing bugs found on self service screens

Health chiefs are warning people shopping this festive season

Chronicle Live · Dec 5, 2022

Eighth child believed to have died with Strep A infection amid rise in cases

The Government has urged parents to be 'on the lookout' for symptoms of Strep A, which can cause a range of infections including a life-threatening illness in rare cases

Daily Record · Dec 5, 2022

Police Scotland training school to close amid Legionnaires' disease concerns

It is understood the college will be closed to staff and recruits from Tuesday, after traces were detected in a shower block at the college.

Tribune News Service · Dec 5, 2022

Biogas: Not letting waste go to waste, these California wastewater facilities turn methane into power

At a sprawling sewage treatment plant in north San Jose, California, engineers are slowly perfecting the ideal temperature for a smelly mixture of bacteria and human waste as the stew churns inside four massive air-tight cauldrons.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Family’s agony as daughter, 4, fights Strep A which has killed eight children

‘I’m at a loss with it all, I just want our family back,’ Camila Rose Burns’ father says

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