There is limited empiric evidence on the coverage of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) required to generate substantial indirect protection. We investigate the association between population PCV coverage and indirect protection against invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) and pneumonia hospitalisations among undervaccinated Australian children. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• August 2021

Influenza vaccination of children with medical comorbidities is critical due their increased risks for severe influenza disease. In Australia, hospitals are an avenue for influenza vaccine delivery to children with comorbidities but are not always effectively utilised. Qualitative enquiry sought to ascertainment the barriers and enablers for influenza vaccination recommendation, delivery, and recording of these children at Australian hospitals. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• December 2022

To describe the process for assembling a linked study that will enable the conduct of population-based studies related to immunisation and immunisation policy. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• September 2017

This study sought to determine the prevalence of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in Australian school-aged children and associated potential risk factors for DLD at 10 years. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• August 2022

This study aimed to elucidate how an adverse prenatal environment, as defined by the presence of a number of known prenatal risk factors, would influence... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2014
• November 2014

We develop a compartmental model for RSV infection, driven by a seasonal forcing function, and conduct parameter space and bifurcation analyses to document... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2016
• January 2016

Older maternal age is associated with depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms in young adult females ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2016
• January 2016

The aim of this study was to measure umbilical blood androgen concentrations in a birth cohort using a highly specific liquid chromatography-tandem mass... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2012
• August 2012

Antenatal testosterone exposure influences fetal neurodevelopment and gender-role behavior in postnatal life and may contribute to differences in... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2013
• January 2013

Preliminary evidence suggests that prenatal testosterone exposure may be associated with language delay. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2012
• July 2012