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New meningococcal strains bring increased risk in WAA new study has confirmed the changing pattern of meningococcal disease in Western Australia.

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Babies at risk due to delayed vaccinationsAs 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 allergiesA 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 The Kids Research Institute Australia.

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New funding to support innovative research projectsTwo The Kids Research Institute Australia research teams have been awarded more than $3.5 million to fund innovative projects.
Western Australia’s biggest and only medical research institute dedicated to improving kids’ health and wellbeing, has rebranded to The Kids Research Institute Australia.

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Thinking of The Kids is central to child health research institute rebrandWestern Australia’s biggest and only medical research institute dedicated to improving kids’ health and wellbeing has rebranded to The Kids Research Institute Australia.
The Kids Research Institute Australia's annual report highlights the accomplishments of our researchers, furthering our mission to secure a happier, healthier future for kids everywhere.
At The Kids Research Institute Australia, our vision is simple - happy healthy kids.

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Wesfarmers tops 2019 GivingLarge ReportThe 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.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia leader named finalist in nation’s top science prizesOne 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.