Scarlet Fever in Children

Antibiotics could be given to children at schools affected by Strep A to stop the spread of the bacteria, after a number of children died recent from the infection.

The government has urged parents to be on the lookout for symptoms of what is also known as Group A streptococcus to prevent more deaths.

On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Professor Jim McManus, president of the Association of Directors of Public Health, about what Strep A is and how worried parents should be. Plus, we hear from a father whose four-year-old daughter is fighting for her life after contracting the infection.

Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
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Editor - Philly Beaumont