The Latest Breaking News from UKHSA

Downing Street urges parents to be 'on the lookout' for Strep A symptoms as cases rise

At least six children in the UK have died from an invasive form of the bacterial infection in recent months

Chronicle Live · Dec 5, 2022

Radon map shows parts of UK with highest exposure risks

The UK Health Security Agency recommends that home owners, landlords and business owners test levels of radon if they fall in an affected area

Wales Online · Dec 5, 2022

UK weather: Freezing temperatures this week will cause health issues, experts warn

Temperatures will plunge below zero this week with the freezing weather so cold there could be ‘serious consequences’, health chiefs warned on Monday.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2022

Strep A symptoms in children: All the signs you need to know from sore throat to fever

The Strep A infection is usually mild with symptoms ranging from a sore throat and headache along with a fine, pinkish or red body rash and more serious scarlet fever

Daily Mirror · Dec 5, 2022

Strep A symptoms explained as Scotland cases spike in adults and kids

An alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency, as hundreds of cases of Strep A or Scarlet fever have been recorded by health officials in Scotland over the last two weeks.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 5, 2022

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 · Dec 5, 2022

Seventh child reported to have died after contracting Strep A

During the last high season for Group A Strep infection (2017 to 2018) there were 4 deaths in children under 10 in the equivalent period

Wales Online · Dec 5, 2022

Seventh child reported to have died from Strep A as parents warned of signs and symptoms

The UKHSA has issued a rare alert warning parents of the symptoms

Manchester Evening News · Dec 5, 2022

Mum fears house is making children sick, Strep A signs and jailed this week

Liverpool ECHO latest headlines on Monday, December 5

Liverpool Echo · Dec 5, 2022

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 · Dec 5, 2022