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Communicating with patients and the public about COVID-19 vaccine safety: recommendations from the Collaboration on Social Science in Immunisation

This article outlines the potential impacts of the AstraZeneca vaccine safety concerns. It considers the relevant heuristics and values affecting patient decision making and proposes some practical strategies for effective communication by clinicians and governments. The recommendations have been collaboratively developed by members of the Collaboration on Social Science and Immunisation (COSSI) steering group.

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Australia on the cusp of one-shot meningococcal protection

A life-saving meningococcal vaccine covering all five common strains of the deadly disease could soon be available thanks to vital research demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a combination Men ABCWY vaccine.

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Raine Foundation support for researchers from The Kids

Congratulations to six researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia, who will use valuable support from the Raine Medical Research Foundation’s 2024 grant round to undertake projects focused on improving the health and wellbeing of babies, children and young people.

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Prestigious invite for WA infectious disease experts

Two Perth clinician-scientists have been recognised as national leaders in infectious disease research after being elected as Fellows of the esteemed Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

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Major funding announced to kickstart key WCVID projects

The Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases (WCVID) awarded three successful recipients with Catalyst research grants, with each researcher receiving $80,000 towards their chosen project.

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Multi-million-dollar investment in child health to support vital research

Four The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers have received prestigious fellowships and four significant cohort studies led or co-led by The Kids have received key grants under two new funding programs supported by the State Government’s Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund.

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Point-of-care Strep A tests set to save lives in remote settings

Instant diagnosis and treatment of potentially life-threatening Strep A infections is now very close to reality across Australia’s remote and regional areas thanks to molecular point-of-care testing (POCT) that slashes result times from five days to just minutes.

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RSV responsible for one out of every 50 childhood deaths worldwide

The urgency for a world-first respiratory syncytial virus vaccine is at an all-time high.

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Australia one step closer to COVID-19 shot for under 5s

Australia’s TGA has granted a provisional determination to Pfizer, allowing the pharmaceutical company to apply for approval to extend its COVID-19 vaccine to children aged 6 mths - 4 yrs.

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Ear Explorers shows latest video technology helps ear disease diagnosis

Findings from The Kids Research Institute Australia’s ‘Ear Explorers’ real-life research project undertaken as part of the 2019 Telethon weekend, found short videos were more helpful than photos when making a diagnosis.