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Flu jab for school kids best defence from virus, experts sayUp to 40,000 influenza cases could be prevented in Western Australia this winter if more primary school-aged children were vaccinated, researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia have found.

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Healthway supports innovative mental health, physical activity research at The KidsThe Kids Research Institute Australia and The University of Western Australia researchers have been awarded more than $1 million in funding from Healthway, for projects to improve the mental health of LGBTQA+ young people, encourage early physical activity in childcare centres and create healthier local environme

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Pandemic healthcare disruptions contributed to 76,000 extra malaria deaths: reportDisruptions of malaria case management caused by the COVID-19 pandemic likely contributed to an extra 76,000 malaria deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, according to analysis by The Kids Research Institute Australia and Curtin University.

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Why are women delaying pregnancy?A study by The Kids Research Institute Australia and the University of Western Australia is exploring the reasons why women are delaying pregnancy into their thirties.

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Maths & making a differenceFor Perth researcher Ami Bebbington, mathematics is a vital tool in her personal and professional quest to improve the lives of children everywhere.

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Child Health Seminar: Build It and They Will Play!Free public seminar - we will be discussing how neighbourhoods provide opportunities (or barriers) for kids' play, physical activity, health and development.

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Sunlight link to obesity and diabetesResearchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia and Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research have found that small regular doses of sunlight suppress the develo

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New study recommends changes to cystic fibrosis monitoring in young childrenA new Australian study that looked at the long term impacts of early lung infections in young kids with cystic fibrosis has recommended changes to monitoring
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Experts Pledge Global Assault on Kids’ CancerA global plan to tackle one of the most aggressive types of childhood brain tumours will be developed as a result of a meeting of international experts in WA.
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An evening for the future of autismJoin Dr Andrew Whitehouse, head of Developmental Disorders research at The Kids, as he shares with you his vision for autism research.