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Humza Yousaf: No shortage of supply of antibiotics for Strep A infections

Yousaf stresses ‘no shortage of supply’ of antibiotics for Strep A infections

The Scottish Health Secretary has reassured parents that there is “no shortage of supply” of the antibiotics needed to treat Strep A. Humza Yousaf was also clear that the number of cases of the infection being seen in Scotland is “not unusual”. ...

08 Dec 2022 at 11:47

No shortage of Strep A antibiotics as Sturgeon warns against complacency

Scotland is not facing a shortage of antibiotics needed to treat Strep A, as Nicola Sturgeon stressed there was “no room for complacency” in fighting the condition. Across the UK at least nine children have died from complications caused by ...

08 Dec 2022 at 16:31

Preventative antibiotics for Strep A could be given in schools, says minister

Preventative antibiotics could be given to children at schools affected by Strep A infections, the schools minister has confirmed. Nick Gibb told GB News the issue was raised in the House of Lords on Monday and the use of antibiotics is an ...

06 Dec 2022 at 09:02

Tributes paid as girl, five, dies after Strep A case reported at Belfast school

Tributes have been paid to a young Belfast girl who died as a case of Strep A was reported at the primary school she attended. Black Mountain Primary School described the death of P2 pupil Stella-Lilly McCorkindale as a “tragic loss”. ...

06 Dec 2022 at 15:26

Child, five, dies after Belfast primary school reports strep A case

A five-year-old child at a Belfast primary school, where a severe case of Strep A was reported last week, has died. Parents of the youngest pupils at Black Mountain Primary School received a letter from the Public Health Agency on ...

06 Dec 2022 at 13:18

Northern Ireland

Parents urged to be aware after rise in scarlet fever cases in NI

There has been a rise in scarlet fever cases among children across Northern Ireland – prompting a warning for parents to be aware of the symptoms. Clusters of cases have been reported at schools and nurseries in Antrim, Belfast, ...

02 Dec 2022 at 11:20

More young children die from Strep A infection

More young children have died after contracting Strep A infection, taking the total to four. Health officials confirmed a youngster from St John’s School in Ealing, west London, had died from the bacterial infection, while the ...

02 Dec 2022 at 15:44

Health experts investigate Strep A cases after six children die

Health experts are investigating cases of Strep A infection after the deaths of six young children and a rise in cases. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said there had been a rise in rare invasive Group A strep this year,...

02 Dec 2022 at 18:25

Strep A: At least 19 children die in the UK from invasive illness

At least 19 children have now died across the UK from invasive Strep A disease, new figures show. Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows 16 children under the age of 18 have died in England since September. ...

15 Dec 2022 at 17:15

What is Strep A infection?

More young children have died from Strep A infection, prompting fears of an outbreak in cases. – What is Strep A? Group A Streptococcus (Group A Strep or Strep A) bacteria can cause many different infections. The ...

02 Dec 2022 at 14:38

No shortage of antibiotics to treat Strep A, says Health Secretary

No shortage of antibiotics to treat Strep A, Health Secretary says

There is no shortage of antibiotics, the Health Secretary has said, as he urged parents to remain vigilant for signs of Strep A. Steve Barclay said checks within the Department of Health have not revealed an ...

07 Dec 2022 at 17:16

What are the signs of Strep A infection?

At least nine children across the UK are known to have died from invasive Strep A infection. – What is Strep A? Strep A bacteria can cause many different infections, ranging from minor illnesses to serious ...

06 Dec 2022 at 14:01

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