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Greater Manchester 'waiting to make sure we've got Strep A antibiotics' as cases set to peak

Demand for penicillin and amoxicillin has increased as the number of cases of strep A has risen among children in schools

Manchester Evening News

Fifteen children have now died in UK from invasive Strep A

The latest figures from the UK Health Security Agency reveal that 15 children under the age of 15 have now died from the illness across the UK since September

Manchester Evening News

Strep A: 15 children under the age of fifteen across the UK have died from invasive infection

The increase in deaths comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said reports of infection are at their highest levels over the past five years

Evening Standard

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Strep A: Child deaths from bacterial infection in UK rise to 15

UKHSA data shows fatalities in England have surged to 13

The Independent UK

Strep A: Shock figures reveal 15 children have died across UK from invasive infection

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows 13 children under 15 have died in England since September. Two other deaths of children have been recorded in Belfast and Wales

Daily Mirror

Strep A: 15 children across the UK have died from invasive infection

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published new figures on cases of Strep A in children.

The Independent UK

RSV 'spreading rapidly' in UK - all you need to know about contagious winter virus

A little-known illness, RSV, presents with symptoms similar to a cold and elements easily mistaken for Covid puts thousands of our kids in hospital each year.

Daily Mirror

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Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

The Independent UK

Strep A: Pharmacies warn of shortages in antibiotics as 20 ill at single school

It comes as the UK continues to be rocked by a surge in cases of Strep A with several cases of the potentially deadly invasive Strep A being reported among schoolchildren in recent weeks

Daily Mirror

Strep A case confirmed in Nottinghamshire school after health guidance issued to parents

There has been a rise in cases

Nottingham Post

Mapped: Invasive Group A Strep and scarlet fever cases in the North East

UK Health Security Agency data shows spikes in cases of the potentially lethal infections.

Chronicle Live

Group A Strep: North East GP shares advice for 'understandably nervous' parents and highlights key symptoms to look out for

Dr George Rae has given worried parents advice about how to be "vigilant" for Group A Strep.

Chronicle Live

Level 3 weather warning explained as Nottinghamshire prepares for freezing weather

Nottinghamshire and the surrounding counties were warned of poor weather in the coming days

Nottingham Post

Second weather warning for Nottinghamshire as temperatures to plummet

The Met Office and UK Health Security Agency issued a level 3 warning following a 90% probability of severe conditions

Nottingham Post

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Daily Mirror

Dr Hilary issues Strep A symptom advice to parents and warns against 'misleading cure'

Dr Hilary appeared on Wednesday morning’s instalment of Lorraine as nine children have now died due to complications from Strep A

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as hundreds of infections reported across UK

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

The Independent UK

Can adults get Strep A? Cases rise across UK as 15 children die from infection

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

The Independent UK

Strep A concerns create ‘carnage’ and ‘eyewatering demand’ for the NHS

‘We don’t know where this wave is going to end up. So we have to take it seriously,’ said Dr Shamez Ladhani

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The Independent UK

More cases of diphtheria recorded among asylum seekers

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published the latest figures on Tuesday.

Wales Online

OK for antibiotics to be given to groups of children during Strep A outbreaks

Lack of mixing due to the Covid pandemic plus susceptibility in children probably 'bringing forward the normal scarlet fever season'

Daily Mirror

Strep A: Patients with sore throats can see GP on SAME DAY as infection sweeps UK

Patients with sore throats are being fast-tracked GP appointments if they have symptoms of Strep A as the deadly bacterial infection spreads across the UK, with nine confirmed deaths

The National (Scotland)

Weather warning extended as 'blizzard conditions' expected in Scotland

“BLIZZARD conditions” are expected to hit Scotland on Wednesday, the Met Office has said as it extended its yellow weather warning.

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as hundreds of infections reported across UK

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

Nottingham Post

Exact temperature homes should be as Met Office warns of snow and ice

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning for those whose health could be impacted by the cold weather - with snow forecast in Notts and temps hitting -3C

Evening Standard

Ice cold arctic air to move across UK on Tuesday as wintry spell begins

Frost will hit areas from Tuesday evening, with snow predicted in parts of Scotland, forecasters say.

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