Five children under age of 10 have died from Strep A in England this season, UKHSA says

BREAKING: The UKHSA has confirmed that the number of children under the age of 10 who have died from Group A strep has risen to five 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube

So what is the risk and why the spate of deaths now?

Doctors call it invasive Group A Strep, or iGAS, and that seems to be what has resulted in these deaths.We don't know yet whether a particular strain is involved in these deaths. "In rare incidences, it can be a severe illness and anyone with high fever, severe muscle aches, pain in one area of the body and unexplained vomiting or diarrhoea should call NHS 111 and seek medical help immediately."

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