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Association between human rhinovirus C and severity of acute asthma in children

A new and potentially more pathogenic group of human rhinovirus (HRV), group C (HRVC), has recently been discovered.

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National guideline to tackle record rates of skin infection

Researchers have developed the first National Healthy Skin Guideline to address record rates of skin infections in Australia’s Indigenous communities.

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Pneumococcal vaccine sees hospital admissions for deadly pneumonia slashed by half

Thousands of children born in Papua New Guinea (PNG) no longer face a future cut short by severe pneumonia, thanks to the introduction of pneumococcal vaccination as part of the country’s National Immunisation Program.

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National funding to help foster healthier food environments and fight RHD

Research teams led by The Kids Research Institute Australia have been awarded $3.75 million to support two innovative projects – one focused on pioneering a national ‘Food Atlas’ to map access to healthy and unhealthy food across the country, and the other on developing new ways to prevent Strep throat and rheuma

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Influenza

Influenza (commonly known as the flu) is caused by a highly contagious virus spread mainly through coughing and sneezing. An annual flu vaccination is the most effective way to prevent flu outbreaks.

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Celebrating 20 years of meningitis awareness

Australian charity celebrates 20 years of providing meningitis awareness and marks World Meningitis Day with footy star

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Perth trial begins on investigational Golden Staph vaccine

Perth researchers are calling for volunteers to help test an investigational vaccine against Staphylococcus aureus (golden staph).

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Volunteers needed to trial new vaccine against dengue fever

Perth researchers are about to trial a new vaccine that aims to protect against all four strains of the potentially devastating Dengue Fever.