Six children have died with an invasive condition caused by Strep A - including five under ... along with a fine body rash with a sandpapery feel. On paler skin, this may look pinkish or red ...

Symptoms include nausea and vomiting, a rash, sore throat and flu-like ... had had experience of a baby or a young child in their house who had had Strep A. "I had 35 parents or carers say they ...

It's caused by group A Streptococcal (strep) bacteria ... Get immediate medical attention if your child develops a purple rash that resembles a bruise. Bissonnette R, Jankicevic J, Saint-Cyr ...

At least 30 children have died in the UK from invasive strep A since 19 September, new figures reveal. In total, 122 people have died in England from the invasive form of the bacterial infection ...

We tend to think of COVID-19 as a respiratory illness. But, like many viruses, COVID can also affect your skin and cause ...

What strep A symptoms should parents watch for? • A fever for more than five days in a child of any age. • Fever with either a fine red rash (skin texture like sandpaper), full body rash like ...

Most sore throats are caused by viruses, but if your child's had a high fever for more than 24 hours, has a rash, doesn't look well or has had episodes of strep before, it's probably a good idea ...

Do not give your child natural remedies or over-the-counter medicines for strep throat if they are an ... 48 hours A sore throat that comes with a rash or swollen lymph glands A fever Trouble ...

A child’s ears, nose and throat are where they have the most issues, but these tips might help prevent some illnesses ...

It can be alarming if you discover a rash or spots on your baby or child, especially if you don't know what's causing it or what it could be. Our guide includes photos of rashes on different skin ...

“Unfortunately, Halloween is the holiday that has the highest amount of pedestrian fatalities for kids,” Britney Lombard, an injury prevention manager at Children’s Hospital ...