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Our skin, the body’s largest organ, protects us and maintains overall health. Untreated recurring skin infections like impetigo and scabies severely impact children. The Kids is at the forefront of combatting skin infections, particularly within remote Aboriginal communities experiencing some of the world’s highest rates.
Middle ear infections are one of the main reasons that children visit a GP, are prescribed antibiotics and need surgery. Aboriginal children are particularly susceptible and commonly suffer from hearing loss which can affect speech and learning.
Streptococcus A is a bacterium often found in the throat and on the skin.
A lifelong auto-immune condition that can affect anyone, but is most commonly diagnosed in childhood.
Food allergies have become more common in our community, with up to one in ten young children now affected. Reactions can range from mild hives to life threatening anaphylaxis and breathing difficulties. The most common food allergies are to egg, peanut, tree nuts, cow’s milk, fish, shellfish, sesame, wheat and soy.
Here’s what we know so far about the impact of COVID-19 on children.
With the number of COVID-19 infections in Western Australia continuing to grow – including confirmed cases in children – The Kids Research Institute Australia understands that our community is growing increasingly worried.
The Kids Research Institute Australia answers all of your questions about vaccines and children
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Research save lives and contains the spread of COVID-19.