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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has issued advice to parents across Glasgow as the UK child death toll following Strep A infections has risen to 15.
In Scotland, infections caused by Strep A have been increasing since the beginning of October, but there have been no reported deaths in children, Public Health Scotland has confirmed. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde say they are unable to confirm whether there’s any cases in Glasgow schools and nurseries.
"If suffering from cold symptoms, including a sore throat then don’t forget that your community pharmacy can give advice and pain relief free of charge under NHS Pharmacy First.Data from the beginning of October to December 5 shows that PHS has received reports of 13 cases of Invasive Strep A in children under 10 years - this is when the bacteria gets into the bloodstream and is a more serious, but rare, condition.
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