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NHS issues antibiotic-resistant diphtheria warning after cases found in Europe

Both Switzerland and Germany report cases of antibiotic-resistant diptheria

The Independent UK

Strep A Ireland: HSE investigating if death of child, 4, is linked to infection amid growing concern

The HSE and HPSC has said Strep A is being 'actively investigated' as a potential cause of death in a child in Ireland. Concern is growing about the bacterial infection, which has already claimed the lives of nine children.

Irish Mirror

HSE investigating four-year-old's death over possible Strep A link

There have been 55 confirmed cases to date of invasive Group A Streptococcal disease (Strep A) in Ireland

Dublin Live

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Pioneering heroin scheme ends despite proving its worth, says boss

A small number of addicts in Middlesbrough were given medical-grade heroin in a scheme to save lives and cut crime, but funding has ended.

The Independent UK

What is strep B, what are the symptoms of the bacterial infection and how does it differ from strep A?

Nine children in the UK have recently died due to a rare, invasive form of strep A. But what is strep B and is it as serious?

Evening Standard

Covid: UK health regulator backs Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for babies as young as six months

The move opens the door to vaccinating the country’s youngest children should the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation agree

Evening Standard

How contagious is Strep A and how does it spread?

In rare cases a Strep A infection can be fatal

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How to protect your child from Strep A

A GP breaks down what parents and carers need to know

Wales Online

Elon Musk’s Neuralink faces federal investigation after ‘killing 1,500 animals in testing’

The US Department of Agriculture is investigating the firm following complaints that its animal testing is being rushed and causing needless suffering and deaths

Evening Standard

How can I protect my child from Strep A?

A GP breaks down what parents and carers need to know. By Prudence Wade.

The Independent UK

What to do if you think your child has Strep A

Cases of scarlet fever have spiked as a result of Strep A infections

The Independent UK

Strep A: Parents warned to look out for these symptoms as scarlet fever cases rise

Warning comes as another child dies after contracting Strep A infection

The Independent UK

Why is everyone getting sick right now? How Covid lockdowns may affect our immune systems

The key to good immune health starts in the mind.

Inverse

Axios-Ipsos poll: Few COVID worries for the holidays

Americans are entering the holidays with COVID firmly in the back of their minds.

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Wales Online

What is Strep A and what should you do if you think your child has it

The bacterium is very common and lots of people will have it unknowingly but in some cases, it can spread to others who may have an increased chance of becoming ill from the infection

Nottingham Post

'Red flag' Strep A symptoms explained by Good Morning Britain's Dr Hilary Jones

He stressed an invasive Strep A infection remains very rare, but there are some "red flag" symptoms to look out for

The Independent UK

Antibiotics ‘can be given to groups of children during Strep A outbreaks’

Guidance on scarlet fever outbreaks says antibiotics can be given on a case-by-case basis.

Tribune News Service

The business of clinical trials is booming. Private equity has taken notice

After finding success investing in the more obviously lucrative corners of American medicine — like surgery centers and dermatology practices — private equity firms have moved aggressively into the industry’s more hidden niches: They are pouring billions into the business of clinical drug trials.

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Chinese rush to stock up antigen kits, medicines as COVID prevention curbs ease

Chinese residents have rushed to snap up COVID-19 antigen kits and medicines for fevers and colds, as the country's recent easing of prevention measures triggered widespread concern among the public that they could now catch the virus.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Thicker than sexuality: Let gay and bisexual men donate blood like anyone else

The Food and Drug Administration is on the cusp of changing rules so that more gay and bisexual men can donate blood like anyone else. It’s about time.

Belfast Live

Strep A: Five-year-old schoolgirl dies from reported case in Belfast

The schoolgirl had been admitted to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children

Nottingham Post

Ninth child dies with Strep A as minister says antibiotics could be given in schools

The total number of fatalities has hit nine

Evening Standard

Strep A: Leading children’s doctor tells parents ‘don’t hang around’ if child is sick

A leading children’s doctor has warned parents not to “hang around” if their child appears to be seriously ill with Strep A symptoms.

The Guardian - UK

Children at risk of strep A in England could be given preventive antibiotics

‘Rare’ blanket measure may be used at primary schools after at least nine UK deaths from bacterial infection

Liverpool Echo

Strep A: antibiotics could be given out in schools to stop illness

At least eight children have died from invasive Strep A infection since September

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