A five-year-old schoolgirl has died in Belfast after contracting the Strep A infection
Increased outbreaks of Strep A and scarlet fever have been reported across Northern Ireland and is causing concern.
There has also been a big leap in the number of scarlet fever cases. Scarlet fever is a bacterial illness that mainly affects children under 10 but people of any age can get it. Last week, the Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland urged parents and carers to be aware of scarlet fever symptoms after an increase in the number of cases at schools and nurseries across the region.
A rash appears 12 to 48 hours later. It looks looks like small, raised bumps and starts on the chest and tummy, then spreads. The rash makes your skin feel rough, like sandpaper. Scarlet fever is very easily spread. Check with a GP before you go in. They may suggest a phone consultation.
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