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"You can't stop loving them" - a grandmother's story about her granddaughter who has Rett syndromeYou can't stop loving them: the gift of a grandchild can sometimes be painful, writes Wendy Macklin.
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The Rett Syndrome Journey: Pathways to FollowOur InterRett team visited Geelong, Australia to attend the first ever Rett Syndrome Association of Australia national conference.
Parents and carers reported on the health, school, telephone counselling and online services used by young people, as well as any medication taken.
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If you have any concerns, you can visit your GP or contact Lifeline, beyondblue, Kids' Helpline, headspace, Reach Out or Relationships Australia.
Vaccine Trials Group with Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital is conducting a trial of a vaccine against Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in at-risk individuals.
Researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia are studying a new pneumococcal vaccine designed to provide a broader protection for 21 serotypes of the bacteria S. pneumoniae – 8 more serotypes than the current vaccine given to new babies.
Highlights from the VTG Laboratory in 2024
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Study finds high RSV awareness with parents open to future immunisationA The Kids Research Institute Australia study designed to gauge community awareness of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has found parents and parents-to-be are highly aware of the virus and are open to immunisation to tackle it.
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Study confirms maternal whooping cough vaccine protects babies at critical ageA The Kids Research Institute Australia and Curtin University-led study has found the maternal whooping cough vaccine given to pregnant mothers in the second or third trimester significantly reduced babies’ risk of infection, protecting them at their most vulnerable age.