The purpose of this double-blind, randomised, controlled trial is to compare allergic outcomes in children following vaccination with acellular pertussis (aP) antigen (standard of care in Australia) given at 2 months of age versus whole cell pertussis (wP) in the infant vaccine schedule. ...

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• 2022
• February 2022

Varicella (chickenpox) is an infectious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus affecting children, adolescents, and adults. Varicella symptoms are usually self-limiting; however, different complications with widespread and systemic manifestations can occur. This systematic literature review aims to explore and quantify varicella-associated complication rates. ...

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• 2023
• December 2023

Whether vaccination during pregnancy could reduce the burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated lower respiratory tract illness in newborns and infants is uncertain. ...

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• 2023
• April 2023

Enteric fever prevention requires significant long term investment in provision of clean water and sanitation; vaccination offers medium term control. ...

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• 2014
• January 2014

To assess the immunogenicity and safety of a 2009 influenza A(H1N1) vaccine in children. ...

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• 2010
• January 2010

This study evaluated GSK's combined DTPa-IPV vaccine (Infanrix-IPV) given as a fifth consecutive acellular pertussis booster dose in conjunction... ...

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• 2006
• August 2006

There is intense interest in the interaction between microbial compounds and allergy. ...

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• 2006
• May 2006

The minimum number of doses of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine required for protection is not known. We studied the immunogenicity of a reduced schedule in... ...

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• 2006
• April 2006

Emily Munro Candice Rainsford Past team members Research Assistant Emily is a Research Assistant for the Beacon app, applying her health promotion ...

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Bullying is now regarded as a health problem and not just a disciplinary problem. Increasing evidence shows both traditional bullying (e.g. hitting, teasing) and cyberbullying have lasting effects on young people (both those who bully and those who are bullied), including damage to self-esteem, academic results and mental health. ...

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