Strep A

Flu, Covid, Strep A levels spark 'stay at home' and face mask guidance.

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Fresh 'stay at home' and face mask guidance issued as children return to school

Jacob McNeil died on his way to hospital with suspected strep A.

Jacob McNeil died on his way to hospital with suspected strep A.

Public Health Wales

Strep A: Parents 'numb' after Knighton school pupil, 4, dies on way to hospital

New data released by the UK Health Security Agency shows 13 of the 15 children have died in England since September

New data released by the UK Health Security Agency shows 13 of the 15 children have died in England since September

15 children in the UK have died from Strep A illness

A case of strep A has been confirmed at a Hereford primary school. File picture

A case of strep A has been confirmed at a Hereford primary school. File picture

Strep A and scarlet fever cases confirmed at Hereford school

A case of scarlet fever has been confirmed at a Hereford primary school. File picture

A case of scarlet fever has been confirmed at a Hereford primary school. File picture

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Strep A: Hereford primary school confirms scarlet fever case

Strep A symptoms include high fever and muscle aches

Strep A symptoms include high fever and muscle aches

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Strep A: confirmed cases of scarlet fever in Herefordshire

Step A is an infection that is typically mild and can be treated with antibiotics.

Step A is an infection that is typically mild and can be treated with antibiotics.

Pharmacies warn of penicillin shortage amid parents self diagnosing Strep A

Downing Street said any parents concerned about Strep A symptoms in their children should contact the NHS

Downing Street said any parents concerned about Strep A symptoms in their children should contact the NHS

Downing Street urges parents to be on the lookout as Strep A infections rise