Strep A

Strep A

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Strep A infection

Cork schoolgirl is fourth child to die with Strep A infection

Saoirse O’Sullivan, a fourth class pupil at Scoil Naomh Iosaf in Riverstown, Glanmire, died on Monday

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

HSE confirms second child died earlier this year from Strep A

HSE confirms second child died earlier this year from Strep A

Health protection director denies widespread shortage of antibiotics to combat the infection but concedes 'supply-chain issues' exist

Thu, 15 Dec, 2022

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Government not contemplating ‘Covid-type’ measures for Strep A

Leo Varadkar said there are no plans to segregate children into pods or anything similar to the measures taken during the Covid pandemic

Thu, 08 Dec, 2022

Strep A infection

HSE says sick children should be kept home from schools amid Strep A spread

Parents are advised to discuss concerns with their GP, and that the HSE website contains up-to-date information on Strep A and other infections including RSV

Thu, 08 Dec, 2022

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Parents urged to look for signs of Strep A in children

Health officials are investigating whether the infection was a contributory factor in the death of a four-year-old child

Wed, 07 Dec, 2022

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