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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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New centre to focus on breaking the cycle of disadvantage

The ARC Centre of Excellence will conduct world-leading research to investigate new ways of tackling entrenched social and economic disadvantage.

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COVID-19 in WA: Why having our kids wear masks at school is the correct call

West Australian children as young as Year 3 are now turning up to school in masks, presenting a new challenge for kids, parents and schools.

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Bacterial slime causing persistent wet coughs for children

Researchers using powerful microscopes have identified bacterial slime in the lungs of some children with persistent wet coughs.

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Raine Foundation grants to support key child health research

Three outstanding young researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia have been named Raine Fellows and received valuable Raine Priming Grants to support their child health research.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia Cancer Researcher recognised in 2021 Business Events Perth Aspire Awards

One of The Kids Research Institute Australia’s leading young researchers will travel to the world’s premier conference on childhood brain cancer.

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Four The Kids Research Institute Australia finalists in 2021 WA Mental Health Awards

Two The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers and two significant The Kids-led initiatives aimed at improving the mental health of young people

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The Kids researchers named as finalists in 2021 Premier’s Science Awards

Four The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers – working across diverse fields including paediatric anaesthesia, bioinformatics, ear health, and the health impacts of biodiesel exhaust – have been named as finalists in the 2021 Premier’s Science Awards.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia welcomes reunion of Murugappan family in Perth

The Kids Research Institute Australia has welcomed the announcement that the Murugappan family will be moved into community detention in Perth.

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Education “word gap” emerges at 18 months of age in Australian families

University-educated parents in Australia speak more words to their children on average than parents with only a high-school education, with the gap emerging at around 18 months of age.