Strep A

Clitheroe boy Jake Bond has had his leg amputated after battling Strep A.placeholder image

Clitheroe boy who battled Strep A has his leg amputated

Six-year-old Clitheroe boy, Jake Bond, who is now wheelchair-bound after fighting Strep A, with him mum Victoria.placeholder image

Six-year-old Clitheroe boy given 5% chance of survival after developing Strep A

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Dad-of-four faces $10K medical bills a day while fighting for life with Strep A

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Peter Andre reveals daughter has scarlet fever amid Strep A outbreak

Nancie Rae Dolphin in hospital.placeholder image

Mum shares Strep A warning signs after her daughter was left unable to walk

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Serious shortage protocol enacted due to depleted penicillin supplies.

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How many cases of scarlet fever there are in each area of Lancashire

Parents in Lancashire are being urged to be vigilant for symptoms of Strep A in childrenplaceholder image

Strep A map reveals UK regions worst hit by scarlet fever outbreak

Parents in Lancashire are being urged to be vigilant for symptoms of Strep A in childrenplaceholder image

Strep A: Here's what to do if you suspect your child might have symptoms

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4-year-old with Strep A in ICU after being taken off ventilator

People are being advised to wash their hands regularly to prevent the spread of scarlet fever and chickenpox. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)placeholder image

Scarlet fever and chickenpox outbreak at East Lancashire school

Health Secretary Steve Barclay has reassured the public after warnings of a penicillin shortage in the UK.placeholder image

Health boss insists penicillin supply is ‘good’ after shortage warning

Northern Ireland is the latest area of the UK to see cases of Strep A in schoolchildren on the riseplaceholder image

Mum of child with Strep A tells parents symptoms to look out for

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Scarlet fever: Seventh child dies of complications from Strep A

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UK parents told to look out for Strep A symptoms after 6 children die

Twelve people have died of the rare bacterial infection following a "very serious" outbreak (Photo: Shutterstock)placeholder image

Rare bacterial infection spread through sneezing and kissing leaves 12 people de...

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