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Mum's warning to parents after daughter struck down with Strep A

Laura Rooney told parents to be vigilant for signs of the potentially deadly infection after her daughter was diagnosed as a result of it.

Daily Record

Strep A: Eighth child dies with infection as London ‘tragedy’ is confirmed

The UKHSA confirmed the death of the 12-year-old boy, who attended Colfe’s school in Lewisham, as an eighth child was reported to have died of a Strep A infection

Evening Standard

Four-year-old from Bolton in hospital with Strep A 'poorliest girl in whole of England'

Camila Rose Burns is on a ventilator 'being kept alive' at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

Manchester Evening News

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The Strep A signs and symptoms parents have been told to look out for

Six children in England and Wales have died from the infection in recent months

Manchester Evening News

Father of girl, four, with Strep A says she is ‘fighting for her life’

Health experts are investigating cases of Strep A infection after the deaths of six young children and a rise in cases.

The Independent UK

Mum's Strep A warning to parents as daughter 'doesn't even look like herself anymore'

Laura Rooney said she first noticed her five-year-old daughter Farrah's symptoms back in September, but medics did not raise the possibility she might have Strep A

Daily Mirror

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

Warning comes after a sixth child died after contracting Strep A infection

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"It has affected every part of our lives" - Co Down mum warning to parents after young daughter's Strep A diagnosis

"My child has never been as consistently sick and she doesn't even look like herself now."

Belfast Live

Parents urged to vaccinate young children against flu after spike in cases

There has also been a surge in cases of Strep A and RSV

The Independent UK

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

Girl, 4, on ventilator with Strep A as dad says 'it's worst thing that can happen'

Camila Rose Burns seemed well and active as she spent last Friday playing and dancing with friends before being struck down over the weekend and ended up fighting for her life by Monday

Daily Mirror

Little girl, 4, fighting for her life in Alder Hey with Strep A

Camila Rose Burns is currently on a ventilator after contracting the infection

Liverpool Echo

Health bosses issue update as another UK child dies of Strep A

The UK Health Security Agency said currently there is no evidence that a new strain is circulating. In very rare circumstances, the infection can cause serious illness

Nottingham Post

Strep A probed by health experts after deaths of six children and rise in infections

There have now been six Strep A deaths in the UK since September.

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Warning as Strep A cases being investigated by health experts after deaths of six young children

Parents have been warned to be on the lookout for symptoms of the infection after a rise in cases

Wales Online

Diphtheria case increase reported at Manston asylum centre

A man held at Manston died in hospital on November 19 after crossing the Channel seven days earlier

Evening Standard

Six children have died after contracting Strep A infection, health chiefs say

Health officials probe surge in cases after deaths of six youngsters

Liverpool Echo

Strep A case confirmed in Merseyside as sixth child dies

The UK Health Security Agency warned anyone displaying symptoms of the disease to seek medical help

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The Independent UK

Fresh cases of diphtheria reported at Manston asylum centre

A total of 161 migrants were intercepted by the UK authorities crossing the Channel in 14 boats on Thursday.

Manchester Evening News

Six children have died in UK with Strep A bacterial infection

Health experts have began investigating after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said there had been a rise in cases of rare invasive Group A strep this year

Wales Online

Six children now dead from Strep A as number of infections skyrocket

There were 851 cases reported in a week compared with an average of 186 in preceding years

Manchester Evening News

Strep A case confirmed in Greater Manchester as child death toll rises

There has been a confirmed case in one area of Greater Manchester

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

The Independent UK

Health experts investigate Strep A cases after six children die

Group A Strep can cause a range of infections, most of which are mild.

The Guardian - UK

Fourth child dies in UK after contracting Strep A infection

Health Security Agency confirms that child in Ealing, west London, has died from bacterial infection

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