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Strep A bug that has killed six children could be linked to lockdown, experts say

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Less mixing between children due to the pandemic could have caused a drop in immunity to infections such as Strep A, a leading expert has suggested.

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Daily Mirror

Sixth UK child dies of Strep A as health chiefs give update on alarming outbreak

Muhammad Ibrahim Ali, Hanna Roap and three other unnamed children have all recently died with Strep A infection, with four of the tragic deaths having occurred within the last week

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Metro News

Lockdowns 'to blame for Strep A that's killed four children' Group Insta logo

Health experts have suggested that Covid-19 lockdowns may have laid the groundwork for a rise in strep A.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

Life-threatening Strep A infections four times more common than before Covid

The bacteria has killed five primary school age children in Britain in the last month

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Less mixing due to COVID pandemic could be behind increased Strep A infections, says expert, after six children die

Parents are advised to contact their GP or call the NHS to get suspected scarlet fever cases treated quickly to limit its spread and reduce the risk of complications. In most instances it's mild and easily treatable.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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LBC

'Broken' father of girl, four, on ventilator with Strep A warns parents not to hesitate over symptoms

The "broken" father of a four-year-old girl, who is fighting for her life on a ventilator with Strep A, has warned parents not to hesitate over quickly-developing symptoms.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Strep A bug that has killed six children could be linked to lockdown, experts say

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Sixth UK child dies of Strep A as health chiefs give update on alarming outbreak

Sixth UK child dies of Strep A as health chiefs give update on alarming outbreak

Lockdowns 'to blame for Strep A that's killed four children' Group Insta logo

Lockdowns 'to blame for Strep A that's killed four children' Group Insta logo

Life-threatening Strep A infections four times more common than before Covid

Life-threatening Strep A infections four times more common than before Covid

Less mixing due to COVID pandemic could be behind increased Strep A infections, says expert, after six children die

Less mixing due to COVID pandemic could be behind increased Strep A infections, says expert, after six children die

'Broken' father of girl, four, on ventilator with Strep A warns parents not to hesitate over symptoms

'Broken' father of girl, four, on ventilator with Strep A warns parents not to hesitate over symptoms

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