Strep A information and informative videos
During the winter months, it is not uncommon for strep A to circulate throughout nurseries and pre-schools, and while we are seeing more poorly children this year than we would normally, parents should be reassured that only a small number of cases become very serious.
Cases of the bacterial infection have been rising up and down the country, with local clinicians also seeing an increase in the number of parents bringing their children to hospital and GP practices.
However, despite a small number of extreme cases, medics across the region are reminding parents that while strep A can be unpleasant, most cases rarely become serious, and that the infection can be treated with the help of antibiotics. A course of antibiotics, along with plenty of rest and fluid intake, will help most children to feel better in just a few days.
The most common symptoms of strep A include a sore throat, a high temperature and muscle aches, with parents advised to use their judgement and knowledge of their own child to determine if further care from a hospital or GP practice is needed.
More information is available at https://bswtogether.org.uk/yourhealth
Please also view these videos below for more information.