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Vaccinating society against long-term labour shortages

Community health and education programs may help Australia avert chronic labour and skills shortages in the decades ahead, according to Professor Fiona Stanley.

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Asthma steroid without side effects

Western Australia has joined a major international study that could significantly change the treatment of asthma in children.

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First week of school visits mark official launch of the SToP Trial

The The Kids Skin Health team has a busy six weeks ahead - visiting nine communities throughout the Kimberley region of WA as part of the first school surveillance activities for the SToP Trial.

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Asthma medication reduces respiratory complications during tonsil surgery

A Perth study has shown that over-the-counter asthma medication before surgery can reduce respiratory complications during and after tonsillectomy surgery.

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Launch of National Autism Guideline

Researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia, working with the Autism CRC, have led the development of the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Australia which was launched today.

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RHD a notifiable condition

Western Australian doctors are now required by law to report all cases of rheumatic heart disease.

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Are you interested in cystic fibrosis research?

We are looking for 6 new members to join our Child and Adolescent Cystic Fibrosis Consumer Reference Group of WA

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Every Friday: Child Health Research Seminars 2014

Associate Professor Roz Walker has been involved in research, evaluation and education with Aboriginal communities building local capacity for 30 years.

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Trans Tasman action to fast track rheumatic fever vaccine

Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand have agreed to provide $3M to help fast-track the development of a vaccine against rheumatic fever.

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Investigational vaccine for WA's meningococcal threat

Perth researchers have begun a clinical trial of an investigational Meningococcal B vaccine against the most common form of meningococcal disease in W.A.