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Unusual 2020 respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis season in Western Australia: Not explained by weather

To describe and explore the relationship between weather and the unusual 2020 bronchiolitis season in Western Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Diagnosis and analysis of unexplained cases of childhood encephalitis in Australia using metatranscriptomic sequencing

Encephalitis is most often caused by a variety of infectious agents identified through diagnostic tests utilizing cerebrospinal fluid. We investigated the clinical characteristics and potential aetiological agents of unexplained encephalitis through metagenomic sequencing of residual clinical samples from multiple tissue types and independent clinical review.

Preventing severe influenza in Australian infants: Maternal influenza vaccine effectiveness in the PAEDS-FluCAN networks using the test-negative design

Christopher Blyth MBBS (Hons) DCH FRACP FRCPA PhD Centre Head, Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases; Co-Head, Infectious Diseases

InterRett

Funded by the International Rett Syndrome Foundation, this international online database examines the clinical features and genetic characteristics.

ATOMIC Ears Study

We are looking for children to take part in an important study that will assess a new treatment designed to prevent ongoing ear infections in kids having grommet surgery.

The SUPER Study

We are looking for healthy young adults to take part in a study that will help us learn more about a new pertussis vaccine that we hope will offer greater protection from whooping cough.

Implants could replace painful injections to treat rheumatic heart disease

Painful monthly penicillin injections to treat and prevent Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) could be replaced with a longer-acting implant, a recent study has found.

Website for parents of trans youth to save lives

A new website for parents of trans children and young people across Australia is expected to improve family wellbeing and ultimately save lives after launching in May 2023.

Beacon of hope for navigating online world

In a world where TikTok dances and Minecraft adventures take centre stage, kids are spending more time online than ever before.

Ending childhood ear infections for good

Wiping out childhood ear infections could become a reality thanks to new research identifying the main bacteria responsible for recurrent ear infections and repeat ear surgeries.