While the majority of cases are relatively mild, sometimes strep can cause a life-threatening invasive Group A Streptococcal infection (iGAS), when it gets through the body's defences and passes ...

Sixteen children have now died with invasive strep A since September, health officials say. Source link

Officials say the postponements are due to pressures caused by a rise in bacterial and viral infections. Source link

The Welsh government says it is confident suppliers are working to address stock issues. Source link

A child in Hampshire has died of strep A, officials confirm, bringing the total deaths to eight. Source link

The father of seven-year-old Hanna Roap, describes how his "bubbly"daughter died within hours. Source link

Dean Burns urges other parents with any concerns about their children's health to get them checked. Source link

There has been at least one death of a child in Wales but the data is not yet available for other nations. Source link