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Meningococcal Disease

MenABCWY QUINTET Study Meningococcal disease is a rare but serious disease that can result in death if not recognised and treated quickly. There are

Respiratory Illnesses

Coming up in 2021 We have a a study to suit every age range in 2021!  From babies at just six weeks for the FluBub Study, through to teenagers in

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Latest news & events at the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines & Infectious Diseases.

Faculty (Speakers)

IIC Perth 2019 Faculty Testimonials Contact us I liked the breadth available in the course: both local and international, and very specialised areas

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Respiratory Symposium

More information For more information regarding the Respiratory Symposium, please contact Dr Hannah Moore.

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Staying acT1ve with type 1 diabetes

A ground-breaking new app developed by The Kids researchers may soon make exercising safer for young people with type 1 diabetes.

Making tonsil surgery safer

World-first findings from the collaborative REACT study – a joint project between The Kids, PCH, UWA and Curtin University – have led to the asthma medication Ventolin being routinely given to paediatric patients before tonsillectomy surgery to prevent respiratory complications.

Vaccine push cuts meningococcal cases

Ten years of dedicated research investigating the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine paid off 20 times over in 2019, after its inclusion on the National Immunisation Program saw a significant decrease in children being diagnosed with the deadly disease.

Communications science to shift public thinking

Despite major advances in science in recent years, many Australians still don't understand the magnitude and importance of early years development to a child's life journey.