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Perth researchers one step closer to wiping out childhood ear infections

Researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia have identified the main bacteria responsible for recurrent ear infections and repeat ear surgeries in children.

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The Kids ear health researcher takes out top science prize at 40Under40 Awards

Dr Chris Brennan-Jones received the Woodside STEM Award for Excellence in Science at the prestigious 40Under40 Awards.

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The Kids researchers lead national trial to fight sepsis in premature infants

The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers will lead a new national clinical trial (COSI-2) to determine whether topical coconut oil can reduce late onset sepsis in extremely preterm infants.

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International collaboration awarded $US8 million to design world-first diagnostic tool for acute rheumatic fever

Researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia are joining forces with international experts in acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) to transform the diagnosis of these diseases thanks to an $US8 million grant from the Leducq Foundation.

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World-first nasal spray whooping cough vaccine aims to protect young bubs

Tiny babies could soon have much-needed protection from community transmission of potentially deadly whooping cough thanks to a world-first nasal spray vaccine being trialed at The Kids Research Institute Australia.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher wins Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science

Paediatric infectious disease expert and clinician-scientist Associate Professor Asha Bowen has been named as the Emerging Leader in Science at the country’s most prestigious science awards – the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

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Immunisation

Immunisation is the most effective way of protecting your child against a range of serious illnesses, including measles, hepatitis B and whooping cough. All vaccines used in Australia undergo stringent testing and ongoing monitoring.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia’s CliniKids wins national disability award

CliniKids has won the Excellence in Allied Health category at the inaugural National Disability Awards, announced in Melbourne tonight.

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Service availability

Are you tired of being on waitlists to access supports for your family? CliniKids has immediate availability for a number of therapies and programs in clinic (Subiaco and Joondalup) or via telehealth.

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Autism Researcher a Finalist for Western Australian of the Year

Professor Andrew Whitehouse has been named a finalist in the 2023 Western Australian of the Year Awards for his work in transforming clinical support for autistic children in Australia.