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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

Strep A – five times more penicillin prescribed compared with three weeks ago

It comes as experts urged parents to take up the offer of a flu jab to protect their child from ‘co-infection’.

The Independent UK

Cold weather warning issued as temperatures to plummet again

The government have extended their warning as the cold snap continues

Liverpool Echo

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Family pay tribute to 'darling' boy, 5, who died from Strep A after being 'misdiagnosed with flu'

Five-year-old Jax Albert Jefferys sadly died on December 1 after the parents say they sought medical advice on three occasions

Nottingham Post

Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

The Independent UK

Covid will ruin third Christmas for some as new wave may have begun

The virus has been spreading not as a single dominant variant but more as a mixture of descendants. When transmission is high in winter, a new dangerous variant might emerge and cause a large wave like a year ago

Wales Online

Can adults get Strep A? Cases rise across UK as 19 children die from infection

Scarlet fever is more common in children but adults can also contract the bacterial infection

The Independent UK

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Our third COVID Christmas – here's how things might play out

The UK is now approaching its third Christmas of the COVID pandemic. And this year feels different. There’s little question we’re in a better position compared with 2020 and 2021.

The Conversation

What is camel flu and what are the symptoms as fans return from World Cup in Qatar

World Cup news: Doctors in the UK have been warned to be on the lookout for the signs of camel flu, otherwise known as the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

Football London

Map shows UK scarlet fever hotspots as infections soar - see how bad it is in your area

A new map, created by Reach Plc.'s specialist Data Unit, shows where cases of scarlet fever are highest following a rise in cases in the UK this winter alongside more serious infections caused by strep A

Daily Mirror

What to do if you think your child has Strep A

Cases of scarlet fever have spiked as a result of Strep A infections

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

The Independent UK

Mapped: Covid cases in your area two weeks before Christmas

Health authorities remind public that booster jabs available as cases tilt upwards

The Independent UK

UK snow forecast: Weather maps show where Arctic conditions will hit UK this week

WX Charts predict that Britain will be hit with more snow chaos this week and many parts of the UK will even get to enjoy a white Christmas - as the Met Office extend their Level 3 health alert

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UK weather forecast: Snow chaos all week as bone-chilling temperatures of -15C to repeat

Weather forecasters are predicting parts of the UK will experience more snow in the run up to Christmas - as warnings and alerts have been ramped up with the mercury set to plunge to -10C

Bristol Post

Bristol snow update as city to be hit with sub-zero temperatures this week

We were treated to a blanket of snow over the weekend

Wales Online

Official warning over 'camel flu' risk as football fans return to UK from Qatar

The disease is related to the Covid virus but has a much higher fatality rate

The Independent UK

Can adults get Strep A? Cases rise across UK as 16 children die from infection

Scarlet fever is more common in children but adults can also contract the bacterial infection

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The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

The Independent UK

What to do if you think your child has Strep A

Cases of scarlet fever have spiked as a result of Strep A infections

The Independent UK

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

Liverpool Echo

Met Office weather warnings in place throughout week as cold snap continues

There may be injuries from slips and falls and disruptions with travel

Daily Mirror

UK snow warning: Britain to be blanketed in up to 4 inches overnight bringing rush-hour chaos

The Met Office's yellow warning is expected to last until 9am on Monday morning as travel disruption is expected and drivers have been warned to be extra vigilant on the roads

Daily Mirror

Snow and ice spark travel chaos as four inches of white stuff expected in -10C freeze

Passengers at several airports around the UK, including London Stansted, Gatwick and Heathrow, have complained about flight cancellations and delays this morning due to severe weather conditions

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

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