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The Latest Breaking News from Public Health Wales

'Doctors said our baby died from a rare infection, then we discovered the truth'

Elijah Edwards died from a virus that attacked his heart, but he is not the only one

Wales Online

Wales' public sector rich list 2023: The best paid officials in the nation

We've looked back at last year's annual accounts to compile a list of the public sector officials who pocket the biggest salaries

Wales Online

The symptoms of food poisoning and the causes, including shigella, e. coli and campylobacter bacteria

There are several strains of bacteria that can cause food poisoning

Wales Online

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Food poisoning outbreak confirmed in Welsh town

All appropriate public health measures are in action

Wales Online

Parents warned as norovirus cases soar in schools and nurseries

Cases of the notifiable "winter vomiting bug" have prompted warnings from Public Health Wales and headteachers

Wales Online

'Inadequate' response to TB outbreak in Welsh village with cases found a decade later

It is estimated that 31 cases of active TB and 300 cases of latent TB were linked to the first outbreak in Llwynhendy in 2010

Wales Online

Parents warned to keep children off school if they're unwell as flu, Covid and scarlet fever cases rise

Public Health Wales has also urged poorly adults to wear a face covering in public to protect others

Wales Online

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Hundreds of people caught Covid in Welsh hospitals over the Christmas period

The worrying data comes at a time when flu and other respiratory infections are also rife on wards

Wales Online

Woman arrested on suspicion of neglect over child’s Strep A death

Police in Wales investigate after releasing 33-year-old

The Independent UK

Woman arrested on suspicion of neglect over child death linked to Strep A

The 33-year-old was arrested by Dyfed-Powys Police on December 23, according to the BBC.

The Independent UK

Can adults get Strep A?

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

Wales Online

Health experts tell people in Wales to do one thing if mixing with family this Christmas amid rising flu, Strep A and Covid cases

We asked Public Health Wales whether people should mix as normal with loved ones this Christmas

Wales Online

'Tripledemic' hits Wales causing widespread problems for health and care staff

One health board has had to cancel all but the most urgent operations after declaring a 'critical incident'

Wales Online

Strep A death toll in children hits at least 19 as outbreak spreads

The UKHSA has revealed the number of children who have died as a result of the illness

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The Independent UK

Strep A: At least 19 children die in the UK from invasive illness

Group A strep bacteria can cause many different infections, ranging from minor illnesses to deadly diseases.

Wales Online

Welsh child dies in Strep A linked tragedy

Public Health Wales has confirmed the death of a child in Powys

Wales Online

Wales reports more than 850 scarlet fever cases in a single week

The average number of scarlet fever cases for the same week over the previous three years was around 25

Wales Online

Mum who had to take daughter to hospital with scarlet fever calls for schools to shut early

Wales as nation has higher infection rate than any part of England

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Two pupils taken to hospital as more than 20 scarlet fever cases reported at school

Education leaders in Carmarthenshire say they are working very closely with Public Health Wales

Wales Online

Welsh mum's scarlet fever warning after daughter rushed to hospital

Joanne Jones' two daughters both contracted scarlet fever

Wales Online

Nursery warns parents to look out for symptoms of Strep A and scarlet fever after rise in cases

Nurseries in Wales have been advised by Public Health Wales to be vigilant of the signs and sympoms of scarlet fever and strep throat

Wales Online

Strep A symptoms, how long it's contagious for and how it spreads

Parents have been reminded that the Strep A infection is still incredibly rare but these are the symptoms, signs and other things you need to know about the illness

Wales Online

Strep A: What are the symptoms, how dangerous is it and what illnesses does it cause

Invasive infections can be serious although some are more mild

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

Parents of little girl who died from Strep A infection issue beautiful tribute

Hanna Roap, aged seven, died within hours of falling ill, according to her heartbroken family. They have issued a poignant statement thanking family and friends for their support

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