Health officials say more nurses have been sent to Nain to track potential cases of tuberculosis after a 14-year-old boy died of the disease in March.
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Scarlet fever WARNING: UK cases double in a year – here are the symptoms to look out for
Scarlet fever cases have doubled from last year, with more than 15,500 reports of cases in the first three months of the year. In the 13 weeks ending April 1, 15.549 suspected cases of scarlet fever were reported to Public Health England across England and Wales. In 2017, there were 7.050 cases reported, 8,360 in […]
Salmonella outbreak from raw chicken products leads to 30 cases in Canada
The Public Health Agency of Canada says it has established a link between a recent outbreak of salmonella and a brand of frozen raw breaded chicken products sold primarily in eastern Canada.
Scarlet fever WARNING: Cases in UK soar – look out for these symptoms
SCARLET FEVER has reached its highest rates in the UK in half a century and doctors are now urging parents to consult their GP if their child shows symptoms. Do you know all the signs, including a pink-red rash?
Scarlet fever outbreak update LIVE: Number of UK cases rocket as fears of spread grow
Scarlet fever is a contagious bacterial illness that can affect both adults and children, and this year, cases have been on the rise across England. Across England and Wales, there have been 8,274 suspected cases of scarlet fever reported. This is double the number from last year, and 16 times the number of cases reported […]
Scarlet fever outbreak update LIVE: Number of UK cases rocket as fears of spread grow
SCARLET FEVER cases in the UK this year have doubled from last year. The rash is one of the most recognisable symptoms of the illness, but are you aware of all the symptoms?
Invasive Group A strep cases rising, but the reason is a medical mystery
Health experts are still trying to understand why the common strep A bacteria that lives all around us sometimes turns invasive, leading to rare but devastating infections.
Scarlet fever outbreak: Cases more than DOUBLE average – how to spot symptoms
Scarlet fever cases have almost hit 12,000 since the middle of September 2017, according to Public Health England (PHE). The average for the same period over the past five years is 4,480. The health watchdog has urged parents and patients to watch out for signs of infection as the number of cases continue to rise. […]
Scarlet fever outbreak: Cases more than DOUBLE average – how to spot symptoms
SCARLET fever symptoms include a rash, headaches and fever. Health services have urged parents to watch out for signs of infection as the number of cases more than double the five-year average.
Cases of sex abuse by women rocket as boys begin to come forward and report them
Record numbers of women are being convicted of sexual abuse crimes, according to new figures. In just two years the number of females brought before the courts and found guilty has almost doubled, from 74 in 2014 to 142 in 2016. The number of women convicted of sex crimes has tripled since the beginning of […]
