BREAKING: Number of children in the UK who have died in Strep A outbreak rises to 15.
Fifteen children under the age of 15 have now died in the UK from invasive Strep A illness, new data shows.
It usually causes mild illness, like a sore throat and skin infection, and most people carry it without any symptoms. The National Pharmacy Association suggested there are ‘blips’ in the supply chain of liquid penicillin, while the Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies said pharmacists were struggling to source all they need.
‘What is lacking is any form of community or at-home testing. One of the things we saw during the pandemic is how fantastic it is to have access to lateral flow tests. 'A doctor will be able to use a variety of tests to confirm their diagnosis and will also be able to promptly prescribe antibiotics if needed,' she said.
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