BBCNEWS Newswatch June 4, 2024 03:51:00
The deaths of a number of children from strep a infections in recent weeks has received a lot of coverage on bbc news outlets this week. parents who are concerned about their children having symptoms such as a high temperature, sore throat, a rash and muscle aches can consult their gp to see if antibiotics are required. that's because the disease is caused by bacteria. this was clive myrie reading part of a bbc story about strep a on the news at ten. "downing street is urging parents to be on the lookout for symptoms but says the nhs is well prepared." john burton, who is a retired doctor, wro...