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National research led by the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, based at The Kids Research Institute Australia, has secured more than $3.4 million to assess the epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) throughout the country and optimise Australia’s immunisation strategy.

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Australia’s first needle-free, gene-based COVID-19 vaccine study will be spear-headed in WA by The Kids Research Institute Australia thanks to almost $6 million in Coronavirus Research Response funding announced by Health Minister Greg Hunt.

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When Jodie and Brad Scott welcomed their fourth child Heath into the world, they were prepared for the many sleepless nights that come with caring for newborns.

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A new report from Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research has found a strong link between childhood ear infections and exposure to tobacco smoke.

Virtual Scientific Launch Day: Wednesday 1 December 2021 (Australia) Time: 7am Australian WST/ 10am Australian EDST / 12pm NZ DST North America:

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Oliver Bowman is too young to understand the enormity of having type 1 diabetes but his young parents Brooke and Aidan know all too well the reality of having a child with a chronic disease.

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Identified dominant PCR-ribotypes common to geographically disparate Australian paediatric populations

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We examined gestational age from preterm to post-term against a national minimum standard for academic achievement in population data.

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We identified a high proportion of cases without known cause, highlighting the need for clinicians to carefully investigate all possibilities, including emerging infections.

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Pneumonia, most often caused by a respiratory virus, is common in childhood.