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Nationwide RSV program roll-out announcedMore than two decades of research, modelling and collaboration to develop safe and effective RSV immunisations has led to a major Federal Government roll-out of a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunisation program for all pregnant women and newborn babies in 2025.
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Landmark study halves skin infections in remote Aboriginal kidsLed by The Kids Research Institute Australia and Aboriginal health organisations in close partnership with nine Aboriginal communities in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, the five-year SToP Trial set out to identify the best possible methods to See, Treat and Prevent painful skin sores and scabies.
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Trial tests which COVID-19 booster combos ‘boost’ immunityMEDIA ENQUIRIES Discover. Prevent. Cure. Mailing list Media contacts About The Kids Be Inspired Please direct general enquiries to our reception on (
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Nasal spray to prevent ear infections closer to fruition thanks to major grantA nasal spray that could potentially prevent childhood ear infections and reduce antibiotic use is a step closer to clinical trials thanks to a $500,000 CUREator grant.
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RSV rates skyrocket among Aboriginal babiesExperts are warning Aboriginal parents in Western Australia with newborn babies to be vigilant about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) as winter progresses.
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The Kids Ear Health researcher named finalist in Australia’s top science prizesPaediatric audiologist Associate Professor Chris Brennan-Jones has been announced as a finalist for the country’s leading national science awards – the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
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Prestigious fellowship to help end the cycle of painful ear infectionsA The Kids Research Institute Australia ear health researcher has received a prestigious national fellowship to support her search for new therapies to improve the lives of kids who suffer repeat middle ear infections.
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The Kids infectious diseases researcher named a WA Young Tall PoppyA The Kids researcher focused on ensuring kids are protected from infectious diseases will be named among WA’s most outstanding young scientists at the upcoming 2021 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.
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