Data show Strep A deaths spike in N.B., including in young children

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January 12, 2024

The Department of Health says two people already died this year, including a child under the age of nine and a person aged 10 to 59. Last year, there were 10 deaths in total, which represented a nearly 67% jump. At least two of these were children. The concerning trend is being seen across Canada and in other countries. No obvious explanation has been identified yet.
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