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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

This Morning GP explains Strep A symptoms as Holly shares 'fears' at her kid's school

A Strep A infection becomes dangerous when a child suddenly deteriorates, however if the symptoms are recognised it can be easily treated

Daily Mirror · 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

Belfast Live · 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.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Five-year-old girl dies from Strep A infection taking death toll to nine

The youngster's tragic death takes the total number of fatalities from the infection to nine.

Daily Record · Dec 6, 2022

Strep A: Leading children’s doctor tells parents ‘don’t hang around’ if child is sick

A leading children’s doctor has warned parents not to “hang around” if their child appears to be seriously ill with Strep A symptoms.

Evening Standard · 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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022

Strep A cases in your area as hundreds of infections reported across UK

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

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Ice cold arctic air to move across UK on Tuesday as wintry spell begins

Frost will hit areas from Tuesday evening, with snow predicted in parts of Scotland, forecasters say.

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2022