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Vulnerable close contacts of Strep A cases to be put on antibioticsOver-75s, new babies and heavily pregnant women are among those who will receive treatment even if they have no symptoms.
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Strep A has now killed at least 19 children across UKBREAKING: At least 19 children have died after being diagnosed with invasive strep A.
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