Strep A

A once super-fit personal trainer is having learning to walk again after both legs and all his fingers were amputated when he suffered life-threatening sepsis. Health-conscious James MacKay, 52, from Cranfield developed a cough that wouldn't go away. PHOTOS: SWNS

Once super-fit PT learning to walk again after amputations due to sepsis

According to NHS England, flu cases in hospitals have risen seven-fold in a month.

Health bosses speak out about shortages of antibiotics in Milton Keynes

Tents could be set up in the hospital grounds for patients

Health bosses consider field hospital tents for surge of sick people in MK

Peter Andre reveals daughter has scarlet fever amid Strep A outbreak

From Boots to Lloyds - here are the Manchester pharmacy opening times over Christmas

Serious shortage protocol enacted due to depleted penicillin supplies.

Symptoms of scarlet fever include a sandpapery skin rash

Scarlet fever: Find out how many cases have been reported in Milton Keynes

These are some of the scarlet fever symptoms to look out for. There have been 58 cases of the disease, caused by the Strep A bacteria, recorded in Sheffield since the end of September. Photo: NHS

Strep A symptons to look out for - but health boss says serious outcomes rare

Emoli was a bright and talented girl

Parents mourn their 'shining star' as seven-year-old girl dies unexpectedly

Parents in Lancashire are being urged to be vigilant for symptoms of Strep A in children

Strep A map reveals UK regions worst hit by scarlet fever outbreak

Alder Hey Children's Hospital

4-year-old with Strep A in ICU after being taken off ventilator

Health Secretary Steve Barclay has reassured the public after warnings of a penicillin shortage in the UK.

Health boss insists penicillin supply is ‘good’ after shortage warning

Northern Ireland is the latest area of the UK to see cases of Strep A in schoolchildren on the rise

Mum of child with Strep A tells parents symptoms to look out for

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Scarlet fever: Seventh child dies of complications from Strep A

UK parents told to look out for Strep A symptoms after 6 children die

Twelve people have died of the rare bacterial infection following a "very serious" outbreak (Photo: Shutterstock)

Rare bacterial infection spread through sneezing and kissing leaves 12 people de...