Health chiefs have addressed a Strep A hotspot
Leeds health chiefs have told residents to 'be vigilant, not alarmed' during the current scarlet fever outbreak.
While scarlet fever occurs in children every winter, levels across the country this winter have been at nearly three times the level of previous years. The disease, which is spread by coughs and sneezes, is usually mild but should be treated with antibiotics to prevent complications such as pneumonia arising.
Clr Salma Arif, executive member for public health on the council, said: “I would urge all parents and carers to be aware of the signs and symptoms of scarlet fever, particularly the more serious ones, so they can seek urgent medical assistance if required.
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