Strep A: What is it and what to look out for as a parent 9th December 2022 Parents are being urged to be alert for the signs of group A streptococcal (GAS) infections. GAS is a common bacteria which can live harmlessly in our throats and on our skin. Sometimes it can cause mild illnesses like sore throats, occasionally more serious illnesses like scarlet fever and, albeit rarely, very serious diseases such […] Read more Children and families Health and Social Care News james crickscarlet feverstrep A