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The Latest Breaking News on Two more Strep A fatalities in Scotland over last week as death toll rises to 19

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.

Daily Record

AMA calls for medication plan amid amoxicillin antibiotic shortage

The peak body says the amoxicillin shortage is "potentially fatal" and cannot be addressed soon enough.

ABC News

Third child in Scotland dies after contracting Strep A

Public Health Scotland say there is an increase Strep A infections than in previous seasons.

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North East sees downturn in Invasive Group A Strep cases following spike in region

Doctors in the North East identified seven potential cases of invasive group A streptococcal disease in the week ending January 1

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Child dies from Strep A in UK as death toll hits 190 and health officials issue warning

The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says 190 people have died from Strep A in England so far this season. The figure includes 30 children under 18

Daily Mirror

School absences in December almost double the annual rate due to illness spike

The absence rate was 14.3% across all state schools in the week commencing December 12, 2022 – an increase from the rate of 7.8% across the year.

The Independent UK

Health authorities on watch for serious bacterial infections in children as cases surge overseas

Queensland doctors are on alert for cases of invasive group A streptococcus disease after several countries report a recent spike.

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Health authorities warn of a jump in invasive strep A infections among children

Victorian health authorities are warning of a jump in invasive group A streptococcal infections among kids, after two Victorian children died with the illness last year and more ended up in hospital.

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The CDC is investigating invasive strep cases in children. Here are the signs and symptoms parents need to know

The CDC warns about new invasive strep A cases in children, which can be fatal. Pediatricians weigh in.

Fortune

Scotland records five new Strep A deaths over festive period according to new data

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.

Edinburgh Live

Covid, flu and strep: How bad it got and how health experts expect them to hit us in winter months

Two years of lockdown measures have disrupted the usual patterns of seasonal viruses

Wales Online

Urgent health advice as winter illnesses soar and NHS demand intensifies

People are being urged to stay indoors if they feel unwell and wear a face covering

Liverpool Echo

Public urged to wear face masks and stay at home when ill as NHS battles deadly crisis

Today the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued fresh advice as hospitals battle soaring rates of Covid, flu and Strep A, amid warnings hundreds are dying unnecessarily every day due to overcrowding and lack of resources

Daily Mirror

Victoria issues health warning as potentially lethal Strep A cases rise

A state health department has issued a warning about a disease responsible for several deaths in the UK over the last couple of months.

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One of Wales's biggest hospitals tells people to 'avoid A&E'

People have been urged to only attend A&E for life-threatening illnesses and serious injuries as Swansea Bay Health Board's hospitals deal with 'high numbers of extremely unwell patients'

The Independent UK

Woman arrested on suspicion of neglect over child’s Strep A death

Police in Wales investigate after releasing 33-year-old

The Telegraph

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

Glasgow Live

Two Scottish children die after contracting Strep A infection

Public Health Scotland have released figures which show that two Scottish children under the age of 10 died between October and December due to the Strep A infection.

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Daily Record

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."

Dublin Live

Concern over antibiotics shortage due to Strep A outbreak

Due to the recent outbreak of Strep-A and the fear associated with it, patients and parents are “more inclined to attend early”

Bristol Post

Strep A map of suspected cases as Bristol GPs record four 'invasive' infections

Rates of Strep A and scarlet fever remain higher than a typical year

Nottingham Post

The key symptoms that tell you if you have Covid, Strep A, a cold or the flu

The NHS is facing rising cases of Covid and flu with people being warned not to visit elderly relatives if they are ill

Daily Mirror

Mum spends days hunting antibiotics prescribed for her four kids with Strep A

Sarah Zahra and her husband searched for medication in more than 25 pharmacies across Kent and London after her daughter and three sons became ill with Strep A symptoms

The Independent UK

‘Extraordinary pressure’: Top NHS children’s doctor warns of unprecedented 10-hour A&E waits

Exclusive: On some days in the past six weeks, nearly all critical care beds for children have been full, says Dr Camilla Kingdon

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Victorians warned as streptococcal on rise

Victoria's chief health officer has issued a health warning on invasive group A streptococcal disease following an increase in cases

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