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        Reducing the impact of infectious diseases in kids

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        About the Centre

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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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        Should you get the flu shot in 2020?

        Should you get the flu shot in 2020?

        COVID-19 Resources

        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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        New research prepares for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out

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        Why should all primary school aged kids get a free flu vaccine this winter?

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

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        Minderoo Foundation funds vaccine trial to protect WA healthcare workers from 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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        Get the inside scoop on our pneumococcal study

        What is pneumococcal disease?

        Guest reporter Jamie gets the inside scoop from Professor Peter Richmond about our latest study protecting babies against pneumococcal disease.

        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.