Strep A cases appear on track to hit record levels in 2024

Strep A cases appear on track to hit record levels in 2024

The latest numbers show cases of Invasive Group A Strep hit a new peak in 2023 and this year appears to follow that trend. A recent cluster of deaths in the Maritimes has families pushing for better awareness. Heidi Petracek explains what one expert says is still desperately needed to fight strep, and speaks to the mother of a child who survived a close call.