The surge in Strep A cases killing schoolchildren is linked to lockdown, health officials have admitted for the first time.
Scientists blame so-called immunity debt – where there are more people without immunity to various diseases – brought about by Covid lockdowns and social distancing.
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Scientists blame so-called immunity debt – where there are more people without immunity to various diseases – brought about by Covid lockdowns and social distancing.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/12/05/strep-surge-linked-lockdown-health-officials-admit-first-time/
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Strep A surge linked to lockdown, health officials admit for first time
Tally of children to die from the bacterial infection climbs to eight following deaths in Hampshire and Lewisham, London