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Mapped: Invasive Group A strep and scarlet fever cases across Greater Manchester

What the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) means for our region

Manchester Evening News

Strep A: 15 children have died across the UK from infection new figures show

New figures have shown that 15 children under the age of 15 have sadly died from Strep A in the UK. Illnesses caused by Strep A include the skin infection impetigo, scarlet fever and strep throat.

Edinburgh Live

How Greater Manchester is tackling Strep A as children's wards 'never been under so much pressure'

Scarlet fever cases in our region have yet to peak, a public health boss has warned

Manchester Evening News

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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

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

Radon map shows parts of Edinburgh with highest exposure risks of developing lung cancer

A map showing where the highest risk of radon exposure has been updated. Radon is a colourless and odourless gas that is attributed to 1,100 lung cancer deaths per year.

Edinburgh Live

Map of Strep A and scarlet fever cases in Wales as nation has higher infection rate than any part of England

Wales has a higher rate than any part of England

Wales Online

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15 children die from Strep A infection in UK this winter, latest figures show

Group A Strep bacteria can cause many different infections, ranging from minor illnesses to deadly diseases. Illnesses caused by Strep A include the skin infection impetigo, scarlet fever and strep throat

Nottingham Post

Fifteen children have now died in UK from invasive Strep A

The latest figures from the UK Health Security Agency reveal that 15 children under the age of 15 have now died from the illness across the UK since September

Manchester Evening News

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

15 children have now died from Strep A so far this winter in Britain

Health officials have issued an update on the bacterial infection which is sweeping the UK

Wales Online

Strep A: 15 children under the age of fifteen across the UK have died from invasive infection

The increase in deaths comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said reports of infection are at their highest levels over the past five years

Evening Standard

Strep A: Child deaths from bacterial infection in UK rise to 15

UKHSA data shows fatalities in England have surged to 13

The Independent UK

Strep A: Shock figures reveal 15 children have died across UK from invasive infection

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows 13 children under 15 have died in England since September. Two other deaths of children have been recorded in Belfast and Wales

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The Independent UK

Strep A: 15 children across the UK have died from invasive infection

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published new figures on cases of Strep A in children.

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

Manchester Evening News

Should I send my child to school amid Strep A - important advice for worried families from Greater Manchester health chiefs

The Manchester Evening News asks our health leaders for answers

Evening Standard

Strep A: London’s scarlet fever hotspots revealed as parents urged to stay vigilant for symptoms

New figures show certain boroughs have higher rates of infection

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Chronicle Live

Mapped: Invasive Group A Strep and scarlet fever cases in the North East

UK Health Security Agency data shows spikes in cases of the potentially lethal infections.

Nottingham Post

Level 3 weather warning explained as Nottinghamshire prepares for freezing weather

Nottinghamshire and the surrounding counties were warned of poor weather in the coming days

The Independent UK

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

Chronicle Live

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

Manchester Evening News

Can you contract Strep A twice?

There is currently no vaccine protecting against infections such as strep throat

The Independent UK

Scarlet fever cases rise tenfold in a year as Strep A infections soar

More than 23,000 cases have been reported this year so far - compared to 2,300 last year

The Independent UK

How to avoid Strep A and is it contagious?

In rare cases a Strep A infection can be fatal

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