Strep A: Severe outcomes 'very very rare' says Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes health boss
But it's important that parents and carers are aware symptoms, she said
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Parents and carers need to be aware of strep A symptoms, but severe outcomes are “really very, very, rare” says the director of public health.
Wednesday’s Health and Wellbeing Board (December 7) heard that information on strep A in the media can be “quite confusing” for people.
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Hide AdVicky Head, director of public health, Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire & Milton Keynes, said: “It’s important people understand this bacteria group A Streptococcus (group A strep) is really common.