Group A strep prevalence has more than doubled as compared to previous years. However there is also an increase in Influenza infections. The current scientific opinion behind the rise in invasive Group a Strep infections (iGAS) is that the high prevalence of viruses causing coinfection is essentially lowering people's Immunity and thus leading to a more severe episode of group A strep infection. All the more a case for everyone to have their flu vaccine and there is a larger than usual cohort of people eligible. Listen to learn more.