All Murdoch Children’s Research Institute articles
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Common viruses trigger most cases of intussusception in children
Viral infections trigger more cases of intussusception, the common cause of bowel blockages in young children, than previously thought, according to a new study.
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BCG vaccine found ineffective against COVID-19 in healthcare workers
An international trial investigating the potential immune-boosting effects of the tuberculosis BCG vaccine against COVID-19 found that the risk of developing the disease during the first six months after vaccination was not reduced in participants as originally hoped for.
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BCG does not protect health workers against Covid
A world-leading international trial into the immune boosting benefits of the tuberculosis vaccine, BCG, has found it does not protect healthcare workers against COVID-19.