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Duration of protection after first dose of acellular pertussis vaccine in infants

Without a booster dose, the effectiveness of 3 doses waned more rapidly from 2 to 4 years of age than previously documented for children >6 years of age who...

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The Western Australian family connections genealogical project: Detection of familial occurrences of single gene and chromosomal Disorders

This study utilised a Western Australian (WA) genealogical database for the identification of single gene and chromosome disorders among families.

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An outpatient, ambulant-design, controlled human infection model using escalating doses of Salmonella Typhi challenge delivered in sodium bicarbonate solution

Typhoid fever is a major global health problem, the control of which is hindered by lack of a suitable animal model in which to study Salmonella Typhi...

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Prospective associations between dietary patterns and cognitive performance during adolescence

Higher dietary intake of the 'Western' dietary pattern at age 14 is associated with diminished cognitive performance 3 years later, at 17 years.

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The contributions of solar ultraviolet radiation exposure and other determinants to serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in Australian adults

The Quantitative Assessment of Solar UV [ultraviolet] Exposure for Vitamin D Synthesis in Australian Adults (AusD) Study aimed to better define the...

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How Does Support From Peers Compare With Support From Adults as Students Transition to Secondary School?

Students who expect and experience a positive transition to secondary school are generally well-supported by their peers, school, and family.

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The challenge of enteric fever

Enteric fever prevention requires significant long term investment in provision of clean water and sanitation; vaccination offers medium term control.

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Whither pertussis?

This article discusses the rising prevalence of pertussis disease in countries which have switched to acellular vaccines.

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Predictors of Outcome in Pediatric Osteomyelitis: Five Years Experience in a Single Tertiary Center

A risk prediction model allows early identification of children at greatest risk of developing complicated osteomyelitis

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Immune responses to a recombinant, four-component, meningococcal serogroup B vaccine (4CMenB) in adolescents

This trial evaluated the lot consistency, early immune responses and safety of the vaccine against serogroup B Neisseria meningitidis (4CMenB) - in 11 to 17...