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        $35 million to develop vaccine with potential to save half a million lives per year

        A vaccine to prevent rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and other life-threatening conditions caused by the common Strep A bacteria is a step closer thanks to funding announced by Minister for Indigenous Health, Hon Ken Wyatt AM, MP, in Perth today. ...

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        Telethon Kids Institute leader named finalist in nation’s top science prizes

        One of Australia’s leading infectious disease experts, Associate Professor Asha Bowen, has been announced as a finalist for the country’s leading national science awards – the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. ...

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        Expert researchers converge on Broome to tackle health challenges in Northern Australia

        Over 100 researchers and health professionals from around Australia have united in Broome this week to address the major health battles facing people living in the tropical north of the country. ...

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        Minderoo Foundation funds vaccine trial to protect WA healthcare workers from COVID-19

        At least 2,000 WA healthcare workers will help test whether an existing tuberculosis vaccine can reduce their chance of COVID-19 infection, lessen the severity of symptoms and boost immunity. ...

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        New meningococcal strains bring increased risk in WA

        A new study has confirmed the changing pattern of meningococcal disease in Western Australia. ...

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        Babies at risk due to delayed vaccinations

        As many as a quarter of Australian babies aren’t getting vaccinated on time, leaving them at risk of developing life-threatening illnesses such as whooping cough when they are most vulnerable. ...

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        Whooping cough vaccine could help in the fight against food allergies

        A dose of the whooping cough vaccine might reduce cases of childhood food allergies according to latest research by the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases based at Telethon Kids Institute. ...

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        RSV and influenza detections hit record low levels in 2020

        Western Australia has experienced historically low levels of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza this winter due to the public health measures implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19. ...

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        Wesfarmers tops 2019 GivingLarge Report

        The major funder of the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases based at the Telethon Kids Institute has been recognised as Australia’s most generous giver. ...

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        Universal protocols for Strep A surveillance set to transform research for world-first vaccine

        A global consortium of Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) researchers has launched a series of best practice surveillance protocols designed to unite international research efforts for a world-first Strep A vaccine. ...

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