Strep A

Got A Sick Child? This Is When You Can (And Can't) Send Them To School

The UK's chief medical adviser has urged parents to keep "unwell" children at home.
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Why is Strep A So Awful This Year?

Covid could be to blame for the outbreak that's led to 15 child deaths.
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Is There A Shortage Of Strep A Antibiotics Right Now?

Pharmacists say there is, but the government claims there isn't.
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This Is What Strep A Symptoms Look Like For Children With Darker Skin Tones

"On darker skin, the rash can be more difficult to detect visually."
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If You're A Parent Who's Worried About Strep A Right Now, You're Not Alone

“I’m personally more worried about this than I was when Covid started," says one fraught mum.
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Strep A Cases Where You Live As Reports Of Infections Soar Across UK

A ninth child has died of the infection.
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Preventative Antibiotics Could Be Given To Children At Schools Affected By Strep A

The UK Health Security Agency said the measure was “rare”.
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Downing Street Tells Parents To 'Look Out' For Symptoms Of Strep A In Children

Rishi Sunak's spokesman said the NHS was "well prepared" to deal with situations like this.
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What Is Strep A And What Are The Symptoms You Need To Know?

There has been a string of child deaths as a result of the infection.
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