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The Rett Syndrome Journey: Pathways to Follow

Our InterRett team visited Geelong, Australia to attend the first ever Rett Syndrome Association of Australia national conference.

Service use

Parents and carers reported on the health, school, telephone counselling and online services used by young people, as well as any medication taken.

Videos

Watch videos from the Young Minds Matter team

Need help?

If you have any concerns, you can visit your GP or contact Lifeline, beyondblue, Kids' Helpline, headspace, Reach Out or Relationships Australia.

The PRIME Study

Vaccine Trials Group with Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is conducting a trial of a vaccine against Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in at-risk individuals.

Pneumococcal Vaccine Study

Researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia are studying a new pneumococcal vaccine designed to provide a broader protection for 21 serotypes of the bacteria S. pneumoniae – 8 more serotypes than the current vaccine given to new babies.

RSV

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is one of the most common reasons babies are admitted to hospital and can lead to severe complications such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia in babies and young children and there is currently no approved vaccine to prevent RSV or medication to treat it.

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Friendly bacteria reduces flu symptoms and ear infections in mice

Research reveals that friendly bacteria may help reduce flu symptoms, offering new insights into potential treatments and enhancing our understanding of immune health.

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National-first RSV immunisation program welcomed by The Kids Research Institute Australia

The Kids Research Institute welcomes WA's $11M RSV immunisation program, offering free Nirsevimab to infants, aiming to reduce winter hospitalisations.

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Study finds high RSV awareness with parents open to future immunisation

A The Kids Research Institute Australia study designed to gauge community awareness of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has found parents and parents-to-be are highly aware of the virus and are open to immunisation to tackle it.