Strep A is a bacteria that causes throat and skin infections, usually in kids aged five to 15. Left untreated, it can also lead to devastating conditions that can cause lasting damage to the heart or kidneys, toxic shock syndrome or flesh-eating disease.
Each year, Strep A causes 616 million sore throats and 500,000 deaths. That’s why The Kids Vaccine Iniatitive for Strep A (VISTA) is leading the global effort to develop a world-first Strep A vaccine. We’re determined to reduce the impact of Strep A infections, potentially saving millions of young lives and improving the health and wellbeing of our kids.