A father who had all four limbs amputated and needed facial reconstruction after contracting Strep A tonight warned parents to be vigilant.
Alex Lewis thought he had ‘man flu’ back in 2013 but collapsed and was rushed to hospital where he was given just a three per cent chance of survival. He had contracted Strep A, followed by Septicaemia.
Reports today that a primary school child from Waterlooville, Hampshire has become the latest to die after contracting the rare, invasive infection has brought it all back for the campaigner.
Mr Lewis, 42, said: ‘I saw an interview with the father of a little girl in Alder Hey hospital and that was pretty raw. I can only imagine what he’s going through and I know my family went through similar. It’s tough.
‘It’s great that the media is raising awareness. I think it’s important parents don’t panic as it is cold and flu season, but with low baseline immunity after two years of not mixing, things are spreading in schools and it’s quite a worrying time.’
‘It’s great that the press is raising awareness. I think it’s important that parents don’t panic as it is cold and flu season, but with low baseline immunity after two years of not mixing, things are spreading in schools and it’s quite a worrying time.
‘It’s better to be safe than sorry. I’m very lucky to be here. Don’t be afraid to push to have your child seen.’
(Daily Mail)
