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Middle ear infections are one of the main reasons that children visit a GP, are prescribed antibiotics and need surgery. Aboriginal children are particularly susceptible and commonly suffer from hearing loss which can affect speech and learning.

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Streptococcus A is a bacterium often found in the throat and on the skin.

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Language is one of the most remarkable developmental accomplishments of early childhood. Language connects us with others and is an essential tool for literacy, education, employment and lifelong learning.

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The Leducq Foundation has bolstered an Australian-led bid to develop a Strep A vaccine, committing USD4.3 million to fund critical scientific work.

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Optimising our national Covid-19 vaccine program could be one step closer thanks to new research now underway at The Kids Research Institute Australia investigating the most effective, long-term strategies for booster vaccinations.

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Papua New Guinean researcher Dr Lincoln Timinao has been awarded the 2025 Deborah Lehmann Research Award (DLRA) for his work aimed at investigating the burden of malaria in young children.

We encourage students to apply for scholarships to support their studies. Applications for non-university scholarships can be made through the Institute.

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A unique study purposely giving participants Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A) to learn how much penicillin it takes to prevent infection has found the amount needed is much lower than previously thought – a discovery that will transform thinking on treatment for people living with rheumatic heart disease (RHD).

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Nutrition is important during the COVID-19 pandemic because it can provide both physical and mental health benefits.

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Every decision a child with type 1 diabetes makes can impact on their blood glucose levels.