“We’re not used, in our society, to losing the lives of previously healthy children – this is something that’s very shocking and concerning”
Preventative antibiotics could be given to children at schools affected by Strep A infections, the schools minister has confirmed. Nick Gibb told GB News the issue was raised in the House of Lords on Monday and the use of antibiotics is an option.
READ MORE:When to take your child to A&E with Strep A - crucial advice for parents from a Greater Manchester GP It comes after the deaths of at least eight children from invasive Strep A infection since September.
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