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Nicola Sturgeon says minimum unit pricing 'one of her proudest achievements'

NICOLA Sturgeon has hailed the policy of minimum unit pricing (MUP) as one of her proudest achievements in office as a study linked it to a 13 drop…

The National (Scotland)

Sturgeon hails minimum alcohol pricing as one of her proudest achievements

The outgoing First Minister said minimum unit pricing for alcohol is ‘saving lives’.

The Independent UK

Scotland’s minimum pricing linked to 13% drop in alcohol-related deaths, study finds

Experts say research provides clear evidence minimum unit pricing has reduced harm caused by alcohol

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City of Glasgow college hit with deadly infection outbreak as warning to students issued

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has confirmed a number of cases of the severe meningococcal disease at the City of Glasgow College and are working with Public Health Scotland to investigate.

Glasgow Live

Over half of London men ‘suffering from urinary incontinence’, report warns

Prostate Cancer UK warn that many men are ‘suffering in silence’ due to the taboo around discussing symptoms

Evening Standard

Norovirus signs and symptoms as cases of vomiting bug rise in Scotland

Health experts have explained ways to protect yourself and others from the contagious bug.

Daily Record

Two more Strep A fatalities in Scotland over last week as death toll rises to 19

Public Health Scotland say there has been an increase in cases of the seasonal infection this year.

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Third child aged under 10 dies in Scotland with Strep A

A THIRD child aged under 10 in Scotland has died with Strep A infection, health officials have said.

The National (Scotland)

Five deaths linked to Strep A in Scotland between Christmas and New Year

Public Health Scotland said it was aware of 12 deaths among invasive group A streptococcal infections (iGAS) cases over the period October 3 last year to January 1, 2023.

Daily Record

Rising cost of basics like food and fuel 'pose greatest risk’ to health of Scots

A PUBLIC health chief has warned the cost of basic necessities such as fuel and food is the “greatest concern” when it comes to the health of…

The National (Scotland)

Two children in Scotland die from Strep A

Public Health Scotland says children, aged under 10, among seven deaths from the illness in total between Oct 3 and Dec 25

The Telegraph

Two children in Scotland die after contracting Strep A infection

While most Strep A cases are fairly mild and easily treated, some can develop into a more serious condition called invasive group A strep.

Edinburgh Live

Two children under 10 die with Strep A in Scotland

Public Health Scotland has published the latest figures.

The Independent UK

Two children die from Strep A infection in Scotland

A PHS statement said: "Between October 3 and December 25, 13 out of 14 NHS health boards have reported iGAS cases between 3 October and 25 December 2022."

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The National (Scotland)

Flu cases at highest level in Scotland for five years

FLU cases in Scotland are at their highest level for five years, health officials have said.

Daily Record

'Limited' supply of Strep A antibiotics as Scottish Government issue alert

Latest figures show a steep rise in cases of the bacteria since peaks seen in 2016.

Edinburgh Live

Step A: Warning issued to Scottish parents buying home test kits as infections rise

Scotland recorded 25 cases of Strep A in November as the illness spreads. Sadly as 16 children has died in the UK, parents are rushing online to buy home-test kits.

Daily Record

New Strep A advice issued as cases continue to rise

Parents are being urged to seek help if they fear their child has been infected

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Glasgow Live

NHS advice to Glasgow parents as Strep A UK death toll rises to 15

Local health chiefs would not confirm if there are any Strep A cases in schools and nurseries in Glasgow, but Public Health Scotland say infections have been rising since October.

The Independent UK

Strep A: ‘No shortage’ of antibiotics in Scotland as Sturgeon issues warning

Scotland’s First Minister said the situation was being monitored ‘very closely’

The Independent UK

No shortage of Strep A antibiotics as Sturgeon warns against complacency

The First Minister said the situation was being monitored ‘very closely’.

The National (Scotland)

Data shows 13 cases of invasive Strep A in under-10s in Scotland

THERE have been 13 reports of invasive Strep A in children aged under 10 in Scotland since the start of October, according to latest data.

Glasgow Live

How many cases of Strep A in Scotland as NHS send out warning letters

NHS chiefs in Ayrshire have written to the parents of children in affected schools asking them to look out for signs of the potentially serious bacterial infection.

Daily Record

Scots children with Strep A hits 13 cases after 9 deaths in UK

Public Health Scotland said that infections caused by Group A Streptococcus have been increasing since the beginning of October.

The Independent UK

13 cases of invasive Strep A in under-10s – Public Health Scotland

Scotland’s health secretary said the country’s health service is ‘adequately able’ to deal with Strep A infections.

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