'Appropriate antibiotics' to treat Strep A are available on Island.
That's according to Health Minister Lawrie Hooper following a written question from MHK John Wannenburgh.
It comes as there are reports of antibiotic shortages in the UK amid an outbreak of the infection.
Mr Hooper says Manx Care and Public Health have been working with schools to encourage older children to take tablets, to preserve liquid antibiotic stocks which will be given to younger children.
Breaking park's speed limit endangers children, say commissioners
Commissioners in the north of the Island have issued a plea to motorists speeding through a park where children play.
Police appeal after bike crash
Police are making an appeal for witnesses after a motorbike crash earlier this week.
No more TT this year - and Dean Harrison awarded Senior win
There'll be no more racing at this year's TT.
Condition updates on three riders after Friday crashes
TT organisers have provided condition updates on three riders after their crashes on Friday, June 5.
£10k raised by popular charity walk
A charity walk has raised £10,000 for a sports charity in the South.
Further two-hour delay to planned racing
TT organisers have announced another, two-hour delay to today's planned race schedule.
Mountain closed because of pressure on emergency services
The Department of Infrastructure says it's had to close the Mountain Road because of 'significant current pressures' on emergency services.
Douglas-based Taxi firm stops operating
One of the Island's biggest taxi companies has stopped operating.
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