Parents in Northern Ireland have been urged to be on the lookout for symptoms of scarlet fever after a “surge” in cases across the nation. Clusters of cases have been reported at schools and nurseries ...

Public Health England is urging people to be aware of scarlet fever symptoms as we “move into the peak season”. The contagious bacterial infection tends to strike during the cold winter months. Once ...

Mothers and fathers are being advised to consult healthcare professionals if their children show symptoms of scarlet fever. This highly infectious illness predominantly affects youngsters, and whilst ...

South and West London have the capital’s highest rates of scarlet fever, new data shows, as 15 children under the age of 15 in the UK were confirmed to have died of invasive Strep A. Figures released ...

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The UK Health Security Agency (UKSHA) has warned over a contagious infection that can become "serious if left untreated". Taking to X, the government body said: "Scarlet fever mostly affects young ...

ASHTABULA, Ohio — The Ashtabula County Health Department is reporting "a spike" in cases of strep throat, plus a few reported cases of associated scarlet fever from strep throat infections.

An elementary school in Southfield, Michigan, is reporting four cases of scarlet fever. Southfield Public Schools said in a release Thursday that the cases were confirmed at Stevenson Elementary ...

There are currently three times more cases of scarlet fever than usual, a senior health official has said. The latest figures show that at least 19 children have now died across the UK from invasive ...