New #research published in Nature Communications reveals detection of #M1UK #strepA #variant in Aus, w/ Doherty Institute & Institute for Molecular Bioscience researchers identifying higher toxin levels than the previous #strain .
MCRI Josh Osowicki spoke to @TheGuardian to discuss more.
theguardian.com/australia-news…

We met the gorgeous family in today's The West Australian back in 2018 when Isla was recovering from a deadly #StrepA infection - now they are participating in vital #research by Telethon Kids Institute Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) for a world-first #vaccine - you can join in here 👇
asavi.org.au/get-involved/s…

Health authorities on alert over surge in severe strep-A cases abc.net.au/news/2023-01-1…

Invasive #StrepA is on the rise, prompting concern from #Australian health authorities due to its potential to be more serious than a standard infection and 'as severe as meningococcal' - Telethon Kids Institute Director, Jonathan Carapetis.

Learn more: bit.ly/3X8Qg81 ASAVI (Strep A Vaccine)

Thrilled to receive this support from #WADoH + #Channel7TelethonTrust . Together with Tim Barnett Asha Bowen Alma F Mark_Davies_Lab + A/Prof Lundin and collaborating with ASAVI (Strep A Vaccine) - I get to chase some pretty exciting science over the next 3 years ✨

Congrats to our team member Janessa Pickering who is leading the project 'Harnessing natural protection to improve Group A Streptococcus #StrepA vaccine design and primary prevention of Acute Rheumatic Fever' in collobaration with investigators at University of Melbourne and Göteborgs universitet / University of Gothenburg

Rates of #RHD fell in a community near Katherine during an Indigenous-led study. It is the first in Australia to look at community-led rheumatic fever #ARF primordial prevention. abc.net.au/news/2022-10-2…

A busy day for our team at the Telethon Family Festival sharing info about the #SoreThroat Study asavi.org.au/get-involved/s… It's not too late to enrol!

#StrepA #research #Telethon7

Families can find out more about our Sore Throat Study at the Telethon Family Festival this Sunday RAC Arena
asavi.org.au/get-involved/s…
Telethon Kids Institute

And with our Sore Throat Study, we want to learn how more about #sorethroats and how best to prevent them. asavi.org.au/get-involved/s…

ASAVI (Strep A Vaccine) is running a wonderful & very important #StrepA sore throat surveillance study. Get involved! Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) Telethon Kids Institute instagram.com/p/Cj4l0TbpaIf/

It's that time again! #Telethon7 is on this weekend & our ASAVI (Strep A Vaccine) team will be at the Family Festival in the Perth CBD sharing info about the Sore Throat Study - if you are heading down on Sunday say hi and get involved! Telethon Kids Institute Telethon
asavi.org.au/get-involved/s…

What does it take for a child to flourish? Not just be free from illness, but to truly thrive?

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Rheumatic heart disease #RHD is a condition which affects 39 million people worldwide. Every year, the disease claims 291,000 lives, mostly in low- and middle-income countries. RHD most commonly occurs in childhood and can lead to death or life-long disability.
#WorldHeartDay ❤️

By joining forces with the best minds, we know we can achieve our goal of developing a safe & effective #StrepA vaccine for the prevention of pharyngitis to stop post-Strep A immune mediated diseases such as acute rheumatic fever & rheumatic heart disease #RHD .
#WorldHeartDay ❤️

It's #WorldHeartDay . It's an opportunity for all of us to stop and consider how best to #useheart .

Because beating cardiovascular disease is something that matters to every beating heart.

In 2022, the Deadly Heart campaign is using ❤️ to #eliminateRHD @WorldHeartFed

⚕️Universal protocols for Strep A surveillance set to transform research for a vaccine, says Telethon Kids Institute

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Insightful panel discussion following📽️The Take Heart: Deadly Heart screening. Sharing heartbreaking stories of lived experiences and devastating loss, this film highlights the importance of funding community-led services to prevent #RHD and keep families strong and together.

It’s time for our governments to invest in #RHD prevention programs led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Hear more from Vicki in Deadly Heart. Catch the film on QANTAS in-flight entertainment and coming soon to @sbsondemand

#preventRHD #eliminateRHD

“It’s a great opportunity for kids to help make a difference to the lives of others.”

Perth mum, Filomena Notte encourages parents to enroll their children into the Sore Throat Study, knowing they could help shape the future of children’s health: telethonkids.org.au/news--events/n…
#StrepA