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The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers leading the Western Australian site of a global respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) study can now fine-tune development of a world-first vaccine for pregnant mothers.

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Research from The Kids has revealed that approximately half of supposed 'educational' content for parents on TikTok is being uploaded by a creator without any expertise.

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Secondary students have the opportunity to hear from Associate Professor Asha Bowen, a 2018 L’Oreal-UNESCO Women in Science Fellow, in a free online event this National Science Week.

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Aims to prevent, diagnose, and treat infectious diseases, with a strong focus on developing effective vaccines and improving immunity across populations. This theme addresses both emerging and persistent infections that impact children's health worldwide.

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To mark International FASD Awareness Day, The Kids will launch a series of health promotion videos that feature local Aboriginal community members.

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In 2017, a steep rise in cases of meningococcal disease caused by the W strain sparked a wave of concern for parents in Western Australia.

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Hundreds of budding female scientists from secondary schools across Western Australia will be given a glimpse into their future careers as part of the first Girls in Science Forum to be held in Perth this week.

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Children living in Papua New Guinea have good reason to call Clinical Associate Professor Deborah Lehmann ‘Mama Deb’.

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Immunisation is the most effective way of protecting your child against a range of serious illnesses, including measles, hepatitis B and whooping cough. All vaccines used in Australia undergo stringent testing and ongoing monitoring.

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A new research project aims to demonstrate how influenza vaccination in children could be a highly cost-effective health care intervention in Australia.