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        Reducing the impact of infectious diseases in kids

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        About the Wesfarmers Centre

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        We undertake research in key areas of infections and immunisation.

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        COVID-19 Resources for your family

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        Will coronavirus go away?

        Will coronavirus go away?

        Dr Chris Blyth answers kids' questions about coronavirus.

        What are our researchers doing in the fight against COVID-19?

        What are our epidemiologists doing behind the scenes during the coronavirus pandemic?

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        What role do our microbiologists play during the coronavirus pandemic?

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        How will our clinical trial researchers help evaluate a potential coronavirus vaccine?

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        Telethon Kids ear health researcher takes out top science prize at 40Under40 Awards

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        Six-minute Strep A tests dramatically cut wait time in remote settings

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        New Aboriginal Cultural Guidance Advisor appointed

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        Telethon Kids researchers named as finalists in 2020 Premier’s Science Awards

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        BRACE Study

        BRACE

        Prof Peter Richmond, Prof Tobias Kollmann and Prof Stephen Stick are the lead researchers on the BRACE clinical trial, investigating if the BCG tuberculosis vaccine cn help protect health workers against COVID-19

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        Wiping out childhood ear infections

        Telethon Kids Institute researchers one step closer to wiping out childhood ear infections

        Researchers from the Telethon Kids Institute have identified the main bacteria responsible for recurrent ear infections and repeat ear surgeries in children - bringing them one step closer to eliminating ear infections in young children.

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        Protecting children against food allergies

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        That's Why

        Providing a healthier start to life for all children

        That's Why

        Find out why researchers from the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases are dedicated to providing a healthier start to life for all children, made possible thanks to vital funding from Wesfarmers Limited.