Severe Group A Strep Infections

Protect yourself, your organization, and your community from Severe Group A Strep (GAS) infections and Other Secondary Bacterial Infections

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There’s a significant increase in severe GAS
infections among children in the United States

Invasive GAS (iGAS) infections can be life-threatening as they can lead to necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. It’s time to take action and protect yourself and others from these dangerous diseases.

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This comprehensive guide will help you:

Identify the symptoms of severe GAS and other secondary bacterial infections.

Provide expert advice on taking steps to reduce your risk.

Download our PDF guide now and stay informed about the dangers of severe GAS infections.

Take the first step towards staying safe and informed. Download your guide today.

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Is this immunity debt?

Something seems unusual both in the timing and the number of infections; however, there are too many factors to consider for that question to be answered factually. 

 

For example:

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It is expected from common infections to rise in/after winter

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The incidence of infections depends on how many children are born yearly

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COVID-19 may have weakened some people’s immune systems

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Immunity wanes if unexposed for some time, people may be more susceptible

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School-aged children may not have built up immunity to iGAS