Strep A

Penny Lancaster has issued a heartfelt message on social media hours as she thanked her followers for support she has received after husband Rod Stewart cancelled his highly anticipated 200th Las Vegas performance due to health concerns.

Penny Lancaster thanks fans for support after Rod Stewart cancels show

Kaleb Ablett died from cardiac arrest, after an ambulance that was meant to take him to hospital was stood down. (Picture: Irwin Mitchell)

"All of our lives have been torn to pieces by losing Kaleb"

Aiyla Mota, age four, had both legs and five of her fingers amputated after falling critically ill with sepsis just two days from first showing symptoms of strep A. Photo by Eulanda Griffith / SWNS.

Girl, 4, lost both legs and 5 fingers after getting strep A and sepsis

Reign Passey, now five, spent three weeks in hospital and had to undergo a lifesaving four-hour operation to remove the flesh-eating bacteria after catching chickenpox in 2022.

Girl left fighting for life after catching chickenpox - mum speaks out

Beth Budgen before falling ill (left) and after having her legs amputated and plastic surgery on her hand due to sepsis. (Pictures: Contributed)

"I felt a bit off on Christmas Day - then my legs had to be amputated"

Little Reign Passey, four, in hospital. Credit: Leanne Passey / SWNS

Girl, 4, almost died when Strep A caused flesh-eating infection

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Warning symptoms of Strep A as UKHSA confirms over 150 deaths

Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease (iGAS or Strep A) is known to cause scarlet fever, throat infections and, in very rare cases, invasive disease

Explainer Strep A: at least 37 children have died in UK since September

Steve Barclay said there have been “particular pressures” over Christmas due to a surge in flu and Covid cases (Photo: PA)

High levels of flu, Covid and Strep A blamed for NHS pressures

People are being urged to stay at home when feeling unwell amid rising Covid, flu and Strep A cases (Composite: Mark Hall)

UKHSA warns ‘stay at home’ if ill as Covid, flu and Strep A cases rise

At least 30 children in the UK have died after contracting Strep A.

Strep A: Scarlet fever cases hit record high

A woman has been arrested in Wales after a girl’s death, linked to Strep A. Credit: Mark Hall

Strep A: Woman arrested on suspicion of neglect over child death

Flu, Covid, Strep A and RSV are all circulating this winter, with the UK experiencing its first winter without coronavirus measures in place

Flu, Covid, Strep A or RSV? Symptom differences explained

The Department of Health said supplies of antibiotics for the treatment of Strep A have seen a surge in demand and may be temporarily in limited supply

Strep A: regulator investigates surge in price of antibiotics

Strep A: how does this year’s outbreak compare with 2018?

Scarlet fever: 12 worst affected areas of England and Wales

A serious Strep A outbreak has led many parents to ask whether there is a vaccine against the bacterial infection. (Credit: Getty Images)

Vaccine for Strep A has been ‘neglected’, says expert

As the Strep A outbreak continues to spread throughout the country, parents are wondering if there is a vaccine to combat the bacterial infection

Heather Carrick

Scarlet fever: The areas with the most infections

Strep A infections are rising in the UK, with some seeking out tests to see if themselves or their children have the infection

Strep A tests explained - and if you can get tests like lateral flows

Strep A can cause throat infection, scarlet fever or skin infections such as cellulitis or impetigo

Strep A: parents call for schools to shut until after Christmas

Ella in hospital being cuddled by dad James Trembath while being treated for Strep B. (James Tremblath)

What it’s like to be a parent of a newborn who had Strep B

Pharmacists have said they are struggling to get penicillin, which is an antibiotic used to treat Strep A

Strep A antibiotics shortage and health secretary response - explained

Strep B is common in pregnant women and rarely causes any problems, according to the NHS

Strep B risk for pregnant women explained - and what to do if worried

Parents are being urged to remain vigilant for signs of Strep A (Composite: Mark Hall)

Strep A warning symptoms that mean you should go to A&E immediately

Scarlet fever is very infectious and can easily spread to other people

Symptoms of scarlet fever and link to Strep A - explained

Strep A, which refers to Group A Streptococcus (GAS), is the name given to a type of bacteria sometimes found in the throat or on the skin

Reasons Strep A could be on the rise in the UK and advice explained

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Strep A cases are on the rise among children - can adults catch it too

Strep A: The regions of England with the highest infection rates

Nine children have died in the UK in recent weeks after contracting Strep A. Official figures show the regions of England where infection rates are highest.

Claire Wilde

Local health teams will be able to prescribe antibiotics to children at primary schools affected by the Strep A outbreak (Photo: Adobe)

Antibiotics for Strep A to be given to children during outbreaks

Group A Streptococcus usually causes mild illnesses such as a sore throat but can cause more serious infections. Credit: Getty Images

What causes Strep A to spread and how contagious is it? Explained

Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease (iGAS or Strep A) is known to cause scarlet fever, throat infections and, in very rare cases, invasive disease

Boy, 12, first secondary school pupil to die from Strep A

Alder Hey Children's Hospital

Father’s warning as girl, 4, with Strep A ‘fighting for her life’