Data shows 13 under-15s in England, one in Northern Ireland and one in Wales have died since September
Fifteen children under the age of 15 have now died in the UK from the invasive strep A illness, figures show.
Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows 13 children under 15 have died of strep A in England since September. Two other such child deaths have been recorded in Northern Ireland and Wales, taking the UK total to 15.
Data shows 13 under-15s in England, one in Northern Ireland and one in Wales have died since SeptemberFifteen children under the age of 15 have now died in the UK from the invasive strep A illness, figures show.Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows 13 children under 15 have died of strep A in England since September. Two other such child deaths have been recorded in Northern Ireland and Wales, taking the UK total to 15. Continue reading…