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Antibiotics could be given to kids at schools with Strep A cases in 'rare' move

All children in the same year at primary schools as children with Strep A could be given antibiotics in a "rare" move due to "exceptional circumstances" after eight died from the infection

Daily Mirror

Antibiotics could be given to children en masse in ‘rare’ move by officials

It comes after an eighth child died from Strep A.

The Independent UK

Eighth child believed to have died with Strep A infection

Morelands Primary, in Waterlooville, Hampshire, reportedly said it is “absolutely devastated” by the loss of one of its pupils.

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GPs told to give kids antibiotics if they suspect youngsters have killer Strep A

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged medics to take "low threshold" after the deadly infection was linked to the deaths of seven children including a 12-year-old in South London

Daily Mirror

Downing Street issues Strep A warning to parents after seven deaths

"We are seeing a higher number of cases of Group A strep this year compared to usual. The bacteria we know causes a mild infection which is easily treated with antibiotics and in rare circumstances it can get into the bloodstream and cause serious illness"

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Penarth schoolgirl died from Strep A day after coming home from school with mild cough

Hanna Roap's father believes she could have survived if she had been given antibiotics

Wales Online

Welsh GP says we 'don't really know' where Strep A outbreak will go as alert issued

The chair of the Royal College of GPs in Wales, Dr Rowena Christmas, urged parents not to dismiss their concerns if their child is unwell

Wales Online

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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

Scarlet fever signs and symptoms explained after outbreaks reported across the UK

As cases of scarlet fever rise across the county, parents have been urged to look out for the early signs of flu-like symptoms, as well as the development of a rough, red rash

Daily Mirror

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

Manchester Evening News

Strep A signs parents should look out for as six UK primary school children die from infection

Group A streptococcal infections usually result in mild illness - the symptoms include a sore throat, fever and minor skin infections and can be treated with antibiotics

Chronicle Live

Scarlet fever: What are the symptoms, how infectious is it, and how to treat it

The disease is usually not dangerous but getting the right treatment is important, especially for children

Wales Online

Four key Strep A symptoms parents should never ignore as fourth child dies

Muhammad Ibrahim Ali became the fourth child to die as the viral infection sweeps across UK schools

Wales Online

Scarlet fever symptoms warning after clusters of outbreaks in Belfast, Bangor, Antrim and Craigavon

The PHA has issued a list of signs and symptoms after seeing an increase in scarlet fever, above the levels usually seen at this time of year

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AI and robots used to enable faster detection of UTIs

Researchers from both Edinburgh University and Heriot-Watt University are working on the project.

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The nation’s longest double-lung transplant patient dies at 60 in North Carolina

WILMINGTON, N.C. — In 1990, Howell Graham was so weakened by cystic fibrosis that he got winded brushing his teeth. He couldn’t work or socialize, reduced to a half-life with his arm attached to an antibiotics port.

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Boy who died would ‘100% still be here’ if not denied hospital bed, uncle says

‘I’ve never begged for anything in my life and I begged them to help him,’ uncle says in tearful TV interview

The Conversation

Superbugs in the environment rarely transfer to humans – new study

The rapid spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) around the globe represents a crisis on many fronts. Infections that are difficult, or impossible, to treat cause considerable public health and economic burdens, but also pose a serious threat to food security.

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Avoid Antibiotics For Low-Grade Fever: ICMR Guidelines

The Indian Council of Medical Research has issued guidelines warning against the use of antibiotics for conditions such as low-grade fever and viral bronchitis while advising doctors to follow a timeline while prescribing them. Read on for details:

The Independent UK

‘Shock’ after child, 6, dies in school Strep A outbreak as antibiotics handed out

Another child ‘has developed same illness’ and recovering, school tells parents

Daily Mirror

Four Strep A warning signs after child, 6, dies from rare outbreak at school

Classmates and teachers at the primary school in Ashford, Surrey were given strong antibiotics by specialists from the UK Health Security Agency

Evening Standard

Child, 6, dies following Strep A bacteria outbreak at Surrey school

The child in hospital is understood to be recovering and antibiotics have been prescribed to other members of the school’s community.

The Independent UK

Six-year-old child dies following Strep A bacteria outbreak at primary school

A child in hospital is understood to be recovering and antibiotics have been prescribed to other members of the school’s community.

ABC News

Doctors urge patients to investigate penicillin allergies as research shows 90 per cent can take it safely

Ninety per cent of people who believe they are allergic to penicillin do not, in fact, have the allergy, hospital researchers say.

The Conversation

Should pharmacists be able to prescribe common medicines like antibiotics for UTIs? We asked 5 experts

Victoria is the latest state to move towards pharmacist prescribing, with Premier Daniel Andrews promising a trial allowing pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics for urinary tract infections (UTIs) and medicines for other conditions if re-elected.

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