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| News New RSV protection program cuts newborn hospitalisations by almost half in its first year

New research conducted by The Kids Research Institute Australia, the National Centre for

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| News Influenza vaccination reduced hospitalisation risk in Australian children by two-thirds, new PAEDS-FluCAN data show

A new Australian surveillance study shows that influenza vaccination is effective in protecting

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| News PAEDS network provides crucial data on Strep A infections in Australia

A new study analysing data from the PAEDS network has found that Australia experienced a

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| News At least two thirds of Australians, including children and adolescents, have had COVID-19, two national antibody studies find

Photo: Kobie, age 11, having a blood test at The Children's Hospital at Westmead During the

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We acknowledge that the National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance (NCIRS) is on the land of the traditional owners the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Australians, and recognise their culture, history, diversity and their deep connection to the land. Together, through research and partnership, we aim to move to a place of equity for all. NCIRS also acknowledges and pays respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations from which our research, staff and community are drawn.