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Antibiotics could be given to children en masse in ‘rare’ move by officials

Children at primary schools affected by the Strep A outbreak could be given antibiotics as a blanket prevention measure, in a move described as “rare” by health officials. A government minister revealed the plan in response to the eighth death of a ...

06 Dec 2022 at 02:41

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 option. ...

06 Dec 2022 at 09:02

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 bacteria are commonly found in ...

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 issue with supply of the medicines ...

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 and deadly diseases. The bacteria ...

06 Dec 2022 at 14:01

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FAI determination calls for review of staffing of maternity units at weekend

A fatal accident inquiry into the death of a newborn baby has recommended that NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde should review staffing levels across all shifts to ensure that its labour wards are “adequately staffed” at the weekend. Freya ...

30 May 2025 at 17:32

Antibiotics ‘can be given to groups of children during Strep A outbreaks’

Local health protection teams can give antibiotics to groups of children where there has been a Strep A outbreak, the deputy director of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. Dr Colin Brown told Sky News there is ...

06 Dec 2022 at 17:02

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