🔴 The number of children who have died from invasive Strep A disease has risen to 18 in the UK, including 16 in England
Dr Colin Brown, Deputy Director, UKHSA, said: “Scarlet fever and ‘strep throat’ will make children feel unwell, but can be easily treated with antibiotics.
“NHS services are under huge pressure this winter, but please visit NHS.UK, contact 111 online or your GP surgery if your child has symptoms of scarlet fever or ‘strep throat’ so they can be assessed for treatment.
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