Should Parents Worry About a U.K. Scarlet Fever Surge?

The United Kingdom Security Agency issued a warning about the rise of scarlet fever cases. The relatively common infection can sometimes cause serious complications, including death. But should parents in the U.S. be concerned?

Should Parents Worry About a U.K. Scarlet Fever Surge?

What is Strep A, scarlet fever, the disease infecting UK children?

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Why are scarlet fever and other 'Victorian diseases' returning to the UK?

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Parents encouraged to be aware of scarlet fever symptoms

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Less mixing due to COVID pandemic could be behind increased Strep A infections, says expert, after six children die, UK News

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Resurgence of scarlet fever in England, 2014–16: a population-based surveillance study - The Lancet Infectious Diseases

Mum warns of easily mistaken Strep A symptom to look out for in child's mouth, Science, News

Father of girl, 4, fighting for life with Strep A infection is 'praying for a miracle