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The Kids researchers lead national trial to fight sepsis in premature infantsThe 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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RSV responsible for one out of every 50 childhood deaths worldwideThe urgency for a world-first respiratory syncytial virus vaccine is at an all-time high.

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Help us build a new weapon in the fight against deadly fluAt just two years old, Lucy lost her fight against flu. With your generous help, we can finally beat influenza.

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Australia one step closer to COVID-19 shot for under 5sAustralia’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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Churchlands High School Fun Run hits $30,000Over 1000 Year 7 and 8 students from Churchlands Senior High School laced up their running shoes yesterday for their annual Fun Run raising money for the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases.

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The Kids ‘Tall Poppies’ rise above the restThree The Kids researchers have been named amongst WA’s most outstanding young scientists for their efforts to ensure kids around the country have the chance to lead happy and healthy lives.

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New ear health study music to the ears of Aboriginal childrenWait times for Aboriginal children suffering ear infections could be reduced to less than four weeks thanks to a new The Kids Research Institute Australia research project