HSE to discuss offering antibiotic treatment in areas affected by Strep A outbreaks

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The HSE will meet on Wednesday afternoon to discuss offering antibiotic treatment in areas affected by Strep A outbreaks, the Oireachtas Health Committee heard.

This follows the death of a child in the northeast/North Dublin region which is being investigated by the HSE. Strep A is among the diagnoses being considered.