Group A Streptococcus and Scarlet Fever Advice

You may be aware that the UKHSA recently advised that current invasive Group A Streptococcus infection notifications remain unusually high for this time of year, particularly in children.

There has also been an increase in the number of cases of Scarlet Fever.

We understand that parents may be concerned, so please see some resources below that may be useful to recognise which signs and symptoms to look for, and when to seek medical advice:

https://assets.practice365.co.uk/.../UKHSA-iGAS... Follow this link to read the communications pack from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

https://what0-18.nhs.uk/.../worried-your.../scarlet-fever Follow this link to read NHS advice on Group A Strep and Scarlet Fever – This website shows the signs and symptoms to look out for in children, and when to take action.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf-lgDwO8fA Follow this link to watch a video on YouTube video created by a Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant which provides advice about the above.

Published: Dec 7, 2022