Invasive strep infections are on the rise

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April 11, 2025 In partnership with Invasive strep infections are rising in the U.S. By Alice Park Senior Correspondent Chances are, you may have had strep throat before. The bacteria behind it are on the rise—and invasive cases can even cause a flesh-eating infection. Some people are more vulnerable than others, and I spoke to experts about who should be taking precautions, and what treatments are available to combat the bug. READ MORE » Start taking insurance with ease As a provider, your expertise changes lives – and taking insurance makes care accessible to those who need it most. Headway makes it seamless. Start accepting insurance with ease so you can focus on what you do best – providing quality care. Join 50,000+ providers building their best practices and expanding their reach with Headway. Simplify insurance with streamlined billing, credentialing, and compliance Earn more with higher rates, bi-weekly payments, and expert guidance Access free continuing education to deepen your skillset and keep up your licensure Manage a connected practice with EHR tools for scheduling, messaging, and documentation The best part? It's all in one free, no-commitment platform. With Headway, taking insurance is easier than you think. Join our network for free WHAT ELSE TO READ Ex-FDA Official Is Worried About the FDA's New "Anti-Vaccine Tone" Dr. Peter Marks, an ex-FDA vaccine official, is warning of a fundamental change at the agency—where vaccine skepticism now prevails. Title X Freeze Threatens Reproductive Health Care Access States that have made efforts to protect reproductive rights are not immune to the Title X funding freeze. In Defense of Spoiling the End of the TV Show Some people (like me) need to know how books, movies, and TV shows end when they're at the beginning. If you were forwarded this and want to sign up to receive it daily, click here. Today's newsletter was written by Alice Park and edited by Mandy Oaklander.   Want more from TIME? Sign up for our other newsletters.         Subscribe to TIME TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Connect with TIME via Facebook | Twitter | Newsletters PRIVACY POLICY | YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS Questions? Contact newsletters@time.com Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2025 TIME USA, LLC. All rights reserved. TIME Customer Service, P.O. Box 37508 Boone, IA 50037-0508, United States of America Terms of Service