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08 August 2024

Vaccination is the best defense against potentially deadly whooping cough in young babies

So far in 2024, there have been more than 17,000 cases of whooping cough (pertussis) across Australia, six times more than we saw in 2023. Dr Phoebe Williams from the University of Sydney's School of Public Health and Dr Archana Koirala, a Paediatrician and Infectious Diseases Specialist, explain why.

25 June 2024

What is streptococcal toxic shock syndrome?

Reports of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome are on the rise in Japan. Dr Phoebe Williams from the Sydney Infectious Disease Institute and co-authors write about what you need to know about the rare but serious bacterial illness.

14 May 2024

154 million lives saved in 50 years: 5 charts on the global success of vaccines

The chance of living one more year is up to 44 percent more likely thanks to the past 50 years of vaccines, according to new research. But global drops in vaccine coverage pose a risk, writes Associate Professor Meru Sheel from the University of Sydney and Dr Alexandra Hogan from UNSW Sydney.

01 November 2023

Antibiotics for common childhood infections no longer effective

Alarmingly high rates of bacterial resistance to commonly prescribed antibiotics used to treat children and babies has been found in the Asia -Pacific.

30 August 2023

Professor Holmes awarded Croonian Medal by Royal Society

Professor Eddie Holmes has been awarded the Croonian Medal and Lecture, one of the most prestigious prizes in the biological sciences.