Don't waste money on £100 strep tests, worried parents told by GPs
NHS says visit GP rather than buy test which many medical professionals see as ‘money-making scheme’
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NHS says visit GP rather than buy test which many medical professionals see as ‘money-making scheme’
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...
Infection can spread when people cough or sneeze droplets which contain the bacteria and via skin-to-skin contact.
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Health officials are stressing that serious complications from the bug remain rare. simonjones reports. a school in morning. the local council says everyone at harris park school will be very affected by the tragic loss of affected by the tragic loss of a young life. they are stressing the deaths from strep a remain extremely rare. since 16 september children have died, 14 16 september children have died, ia in england, wanting and one in northern ireland. most infections are very mild. the symptoms to look out for our in the early stages a sore throat causing discomfort when eating or drinkin...