Adam Finn
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 65 |
| Books | Hot Topics in Infection and Immunity in Children IV |
| Date of birth | January 1,1959 |
| Interests | Paediatrics |
| Vaccines | |
| Education | University of Oxford |
| University of Cambridge | |
| University of London | |
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| ID | 1483455 |
Adam Finn Life story
Adam Hugh Roderick Finn is professor of paediatrics at the University of Bristol and head of the Bristol Children’s Vaccine Centre.
What you need to know about Covid as new variant rises
... That is a tactical decision, says Dr Adam Finn, professor of paediatrics at the University of Bristol...
Strep A schools may be given preventive antibiotics
... Adam Finn, professor of paediatrics at the University of Bristol, told BBC News the bar for treatment may now be low...
Covid vaccine ‘waning immunity': How worried should I be?
... Prof Adam Finn, from the University of Bristol and a government vaccine adviser, says: " We are seeing significant numbers of unvaccinated and vaccinated people coming into hospital...
Covid: Is the pace of the vaccine booster rollout too slow?
... Government adviser Prof Adam Finn, from the University of Bristol, explained: " The [booster] programme is much more complicated now than before...
Positive trial results for Valneva Covid vaccine
... Lead investigator Prof Adam Finn, of the University of Bristol, said the results, shared in a press release, were both " impressive and extremely encouraging"...
Coronavirus: scientists at the brand's 5G claims 'utter nonsense'
... It would also be impossible to transfer 5G of the virus, Adam Finn, professor of paediatrics at the University of Bristol, she adds...
Strep A schools may be given preventive antibiotics
By Michelle RobertsDigital health editor
Pupils at schools affected by streptococcus A could be given preventative Antibiotics , the schools minister has confirmed following the deaths of some from severe infections.
Nick Gibb said the use of Antibiotics " is an option" and the issue had been raised in The House of Lords on Monday.
One of the latest deaths is thought to be of a
The Authorities are working closely with The School .
on scarlet Fever outbreaks (which are caused by strep A) in October, says Antibiotics can be used to help stop new cases of strep A in settings such as schools But a decision should be taken with local outbreak-control teams on " a case-by-case basis".
Adam Finn , professor of paediatrics at the University of Bristol, told Bbc News The Bar for treatment may now be low.
" The Standard guidelines are that you wait for two cases in an institution like schools before you go out with Antibiotics . . - But given The Number of cases and the concerns that obviously exist at The Moment , those guidelines may well be adjusted and we may see more broad antibiotic use. "
Bacteria circulatingHealth experts say parents and doctors need to be vigilant and alert to the symptoms of infection.
And the UK must brace itself for more cases, as levels of the bacteria circulating are higher than usual for This Time of year.
An Early Start to the strep-A season in the UK could be a side-effect of the easing of pandemic restrictions - People mixing more means infections can be transmitted.
Strep A can cause a range of illnesses.
Most cases are Mild - a Sore Throat or skin infection easily treated with Antibiotics .
Some People develop scarlet Fever , which causes a skin rash that feels like sandpaper and flu-like symptoms including a high temperature.
Very rarely, strep A can cause invasive group-A streptococcal infection (iGAS), which can be deadly.
Invasive disease happens when the bacteria breaches The Body 's immune defences.
Warning signs include:
Urgent early medical help is essential.
What should parents do?Trust your judgement if your child seems seriously unwell
Contact your local surgery if they:
Call 999 or go to an accident-and emergency unit if:
Source of news: bbc.com
