Please click on the following link for further information and signs of Step A

Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria. Lots of us carry it in our throats and on our skin and it doesn’t always result in illness. However, GAS does cause a number of infections, some mild and some more serious.

How is it spread?

Which infections does GAS cause?

What should parents look out for?

How can we stop infections from spreading?

Strep A Please click this link for information

NHSE current Strep A information (8th December 2022)

 

Please see video below on how to swallow tablets

How to swallow a tablet at age three video

 

Click on the link below for Common Symptoms checker

Alder Hey Symptom checker