THREE more children have died from deadly Strep A in Northern Ireland and Wales – taking the tragic UK total to 19. New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows 16 children under…
The increase in concern from Brits comes as nurses up and down the country have today taken to the picket line toViruses like flu, Covid and RSV are continuing to circulate and the data shows that the number of patients with flu in general and the use of acute beds every day last week - is up a third on the week before.
Patients experiencing the most serious illness from flu was also up, with 87 patients in critical care beds - almost 50 per cent higher than the previous week.were up and have urged those eligible to come forward for their flu jabs. Parents are also being asked to take up the offer of the flu nasal spray vaccine at school sessions or in community catch-up clinics for their children.says that viral infections such as the flu, put you at higher risk of Strep A infections.They can then be passed on through coughs and sneezes or from a wound.There are four key signs of Group Strep A to watch out for, according to the NHS.
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