Invasive Strep A: 'Intense' surge in cases, mainly in children
A surge in cases of invasive Strep A, the potentially deadly form of the bacterial infection, are of particular concern for children.
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A surge in cases of invasive Strep A, the potentially deadly form of the bacterial infection, are of particular concern for children.
Health leaders say the number of Strep A cases being reported in Scotland have soared "well beyond" the peaks of previous years.
Covid could be to blame for the outbreak that's led to 15 child deaths.
THE death of five-year-old Stella-Lily McCorkindale from illness related to the Strep A infection has brought unimaginable heartbreak to her family and shock and sadness to the wider community.
The NHS has issued new guidance on how to hide crushed antibiotics that can help beat a Strep A infection in children's food if liquid products run out, but No10 continues to claim there is no shortage.