Strep A

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

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

Scarlet Fever symptoms include a sore throat, headache and fever with a characteristic fine, pinkish or red body rash with a sandpapery feel. (PA)

Scarlet Fever symptoms include a sore throat, headache and fever with a characteristic fine, pinkish or red body rash with a sandpapery feel. (PA)

Strep A and Scarlet Fever: How are they connected as UK cases rise

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

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15 children in the UK have died from Strep A illness

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