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Whooping CoughWhooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory infection which causes a severe cough and can be particularly dangerous to babies under a year old. Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risk of whooping cough.
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Study suggests flu vaccine may take edge off RSV casesA The Kids Research Institute Australia study has suggested the seasonal flu vaccine for children could also protect them from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with the dual benefit easing pressure on hospitals.
This tool is designed to help current and future parents and caregivers as well as health care providers. It is currently based on the 2025 Western Australian RSV immunisation program.
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Bupa pledges half a million dollars to end rheumatic heart diseaseResearchers will extend a unique community-led project to end rheumatic heart disease in Aboriginal communities, thanks to nearly half a million dollars in funding from Bupa.
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Urgent action needed to stop 500 preventable deathsA new report predicts rheumatic heart disease (RHD) will lead to over 500 preventable deaths and cost the Australian health system $317 million by 2031 if no further action to tackle the disease is taken.
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Some heroes wear capes. Some heroes wear lab coats. And some heroes wear school uniforms, just like you!Ten-year-old Isabelle decided to make and sell loom band bracelets to raise money for The Kids Research Institute Australia.
Hands-on science lesson plans for teachers related to the topic 'Let's Get Active!'.
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Youth mental health researchers present at ABC science talkYouth mental health researchers present at ABC science talk