Early years leaders have issued guidance for professionals, parents and carers after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned of an increase in Strep A infections affecting children across the country.
The Early Years Alliance (EYA) has added a guide to Strep A infections to its Winter Toolkit for providers to share with parents and carers following the deaths of nine children from a rare strain of the illness.
It includes information about Strep A infections, including symptoms, advice for contacting a GP or non-emergency number 111, and when to call 999.
