As a result of media coverage, I am sending this awareness message:

 

Strep A is a bacterial infection of the throat and is common in school aged children and teens. 

 

If not treated with appropriate medication the infection can have serious complications. 

 

Symptoms of Strep A are severe sore throat, fever, headache, swollen tonsils, swollen glands in the neck and stomach ache. 

 

Strep A is highly contagious, if your child is showing any signs, please keep them  off school and contact your GP. We would like to stop any spread of this as quickly as possible. 

 

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