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New vaccine could protect against more types of cancer-causing HPV

Trial of new vaccine that could provide women with additional protection against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types known to cause cervical cancer.

Perth women needed for international cervical cancer study

Perth women are being invited to take part in a global study of an exciting new vaccine that could protect against cervical cancer

FluCAN - The Influenza Complications Alert Network

The main aim of the study is to provide timely surveillance data to public health authorities on severe influenza.

Pioneering technique opens new window on first week of life

An international team of researchers has pioneered a technique which gives unprecedented insight into the dramatic changes occurring in a baby’s body in the first week of life.

Wesfarmers tops 2019 GivingLarge Report

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

Institute celebrates eradication of rubella in Australia

The eradication of rubella in Australia is evidence of the vital role vaccinations play in protecting our health, researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia say.

Australian parents oblivious to true danger of the flu

New research investigating the devastating impact of the 2017 flu season by PAEDS-FluCAN, a national collaboration observing influenza in children, confirmed it was time to take action after thousands of children were hospitalised with the virus last year.

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.

New meningococcal strains bring increased risk in WA

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