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Return to school measures build confidence

WA parents and carers can have confidence in sending their children back to school on January 31 with the measures outlined in today’s Safe Return to School Plan.

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Antiviral drug shown to speed up COVID-19 recovery

An international research collaboration, including The Kids Research Institute Australia infectious disease specialist Tobias Kollmann, has shown that the antiviral drug Interferon can speed up the recovery of COVID-19 patients.

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BHP commits $2.6 million to research focused on stopping COVID-19 spread

Researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia will lead a world first trial to test the effectiveness of the drug interferon in stopping outbreaks of COVID-19 by reducing the infectiousness of people who contract the virus.

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Home participation resource for children with disability and complex needs

For families with a child with disability, this involves many extra care duties especially if their child has high and complex needs.

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Tips for discussing coronavirus with your kids

The rapidly developing coronavirus crisis is affecting our daily lives in unprecedented ways and brings with it uncertainty and fear.

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COVID-19 information

The situation with COVID-19 is constantly evolving, and there is an extraordinary amount of information circulating which can be both overwhelming and difficult to navigate.

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What parents should know about coronavirus

Schools are issuing restrictions around attendance after travel overseas due to coronavirus. Here's how to prepare your kids against the spread of infectious disease on their return to school.

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Community immunity: Developing a sensitive and specific SARS-CoV-2 antibody test

Peter Richmond MBBS MRCP(UK) FRACP Head, Vaccine Trials Group Head, Vaccine Trials Group Professor Peter Richmond is Head of the Vaccine Trials Group

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New research prepares for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out

As the world waits for a COVID-19 vaccine Perth researchers are getting one step ahead – embarking on a new study designed to prepare parents and government for a potential Australia-wide vaccination program.

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Trial tests which COVID-19 booster combos ‘boost’ immunity

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