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The Latest Breaking News on London family thanks doctors for saving baby's life after 7-week battle with Strep A

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'

Wales Online

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

Police in Wales investigate after releasing 33-year-old

The Independent UK

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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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."

Daily Record

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”

Dublin Live

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

Bristol 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

Nottingham Post

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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

Daily Mirror

‘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

The Independent UK

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

AAP

Interactive Strep A map shows all suspected cases in Nottinghamshire

The UKHSA says the number of Strep A infections identified is unusually high for the time of year

Nottingham Post

Strep A cases in your area as 24 children among UK dead

NHS leaders worried as cases climb alongside flu surge

The Independent UK

Can adults get Strep A? Cases rise across UK as 24 children die from infection

Scarlet fever is more common in children but adults can also contract the bacterial infection

The Independent UK

Mum tries nine different pharmacies in desperate search of antibiotics for sick son

Concerns have been raised over a "shortage" of antibiotics

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Wales Online

'Tripledemic' hits Wales causing widespread problems for health and care staff

One health board has had to cancel all but the most urgent operations after declaring a 'critical incident'

Daily Mirror

Mum of UK's biggest family reveals grandson has Strep A after doctors dismissed symptoms

Sue Radford, who has 22 children with husband Noel and does not rely on benefits, revealed her grandson Chester was seriously ill overnight and tested positive for Strep A

The Independent UK

Can adults get Strep A? Cases rise across UK as 19 children die from infection

Scarlet fever is more common in children but adults can also contract the bacterial infection

The Guardian - UK

Strep A: new UK protocols issued as pharmacists cope with penicillin supply

Rise in infections across the UK has led to patients being offered alternative antibiotics to meet demand

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The Independent UK

Can adults get Strep A? Cases rise across UK as 19 children die from infection

Scarlet fever is more common in children but adults can also contract the bacterial infection

The Independent UK

Strep A: Five more ‘serious shortage protocols’ issued for penicillin as cases surge

Around 19 children are thought to have died from infections caused by the bacterium as cases rose 27 per cent in the last week

Wales Online

Parents told flu nasal spray vaccine for children may reduce strep A risk

UK Health Security Agency says that infection rates are lower in areas where the vaccine has been offered to all primary-age children

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 27% in a week

Infections climbing across the country, as government admits medicine shortage

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as 24 children among UK dead

NHS leaders worried as cases climb alongside flu surge

The Guardian - UK

Nasal flu vaccine may help protect children against strep A, study shows

UKHSA pilot scheme shows strep A infections lower in areas where nasal vaccine offered to all young children

Irish Mirror

Two children have died of Strep A infection in Ireland as GPs warn of medicine shortage

The second death as a result of Strep A occurred earlier this year and was not reported on at the time

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