'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.
Bushy's reveals TT lineup
Bushy’s TT Village has revealed the live bands who’ll be playing this TT.
One person cut from car after Mountain crash
Firefighters were called into action in the early hours of Sunday morning.
MHK questions public sector worker overpayments
How many public sector workers have been overpaid - and then subject to stress and emotional harm?
Your chance to become weather forecaster!
Could you help forecast the Island's weather?
Company sets up TT hub
A new TT merchandise shop is going to replace a former nightclub in Douglas.
Are gas supplies being cut off illegally?
Questions about vulnerable customers having their gas cut off will be raised in the House of Keys next week.
TT footbridge construction to close road
Part of the TT course will shut tomorrow while a footbridge is installed.
Police name biker who died in Ballamodha crash
Police say a motorcyclist has died after a crash earlier this week.
