During the early phases of the 2009 pandemic, subjects with influenza-like illness only had laboratory testing specific for the new A(H1N1)pdm09 virus. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2014
• June 2014

This study aims to identify clinical predictors of influenza infection in children ≤5 years old from which age-specific ILI definitions are then constructed. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2013
• September 2013

Unambiguous identification of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) is not possible by conventional microbiology. Molecular characterisation of... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2012
• March 2012

Influenza is major cause of paediatric hospitalisation. Influenza vaccine was offered to all children aged 6-59 months resident in Western Australia in 2008 ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2010
• July 2010

The rapid diagnosis of influenza is critical in optimizing clinical management. Rapid antigen tests have decreased sensitivity in detecting pandemic influenza. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2010
• January 2010

The Infectious Disease Implementation Research Team is a multi-disciplinary group researching the best way to implement infectious disease prevention and treatment strategies to improve the wellbeing of children and teenagers. ...

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• Our research
• Early Environment
• Infection and Vaccines

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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• Research Topics

Children with comorbidities are at greater risk of severe influenza outcomes compared with healthy children. In Australia, influenza vaccination was funded for those with comorbidities from 2010 and all children aged <5 years from 2018. Influenza vaccine coverage remains inadequate in children with and without comorbidities. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• March 2022

To test the internal validity of the test-negative design (TND) by investigating associations between maternal influenza vaccination, and new virus detection episodes (VDEs), acute respiratory illness, and healthcare visits in their children. ...

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• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• February 2022

BCG vaccination modulates immune responses to unrelated pathogens. This off-target effect could reduce the impact of emerging pathogens. As a readily available, inexpensive intervention that has a well-established safety profile, BCG is a good candidate for protecting healthcare workers (HCWs) and other vulnerable groups against COVID-19. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• October 2021