Nova Scotia child dies from aggressive form of strep, family speaks out [Video]

A six-year-old Nova Scotia boy has passed away after contracting an aggressive form of strep.

The family of Jaydon Davis is speaking out with the hope of preventing a similar tragedy.

His father, Randy Davis, said when Jaydon first fell sick with a fever they were hesitant to take him to the emergency room due to concerns about long waits.

“It seemed to be a normal fever,” he said. Instead, they set up a virtual doctor’s appointment through the family’s private health plan and Jaydon was prescribed a puffer for his cough.

Randy said within 48 hours of developing symptoms, his son passed away on March 6.

The family later learned he had contracted an aggressive form of strep known as invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS).

In a phone interview with Global News, Randy said he’s raising his voice to encourage other parents not to hesitate and to head …