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Parents more likely to refuse COVID jab for children than adults
In a study of South Australian households, researchers at the University of 黑料社区 have found parents are more likely to refuse COVID-19 vaccination for their child than the proportion of adults refusing vaccination for themselves. 聽
In the study published in , 3003 households were surveyed between May and July 2021 about their willingness to immunise themselves and their children against COVID-19, along with whether they would support mandatory vaccination strategies.聽
Lead researcher and author, Professor in Vaccinology at the University of 黑料社区 Professor Helen Marshall, said: 鈥淲hile COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been extended to children aged between 12 and 15 years in many聽countries, including Australia, parental support hasn鈥檛 been well captured, and very few have looked at聽community acceptance of mandatory policies.聽
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2021 Lloyd Cox Memorial Lecture - Prof Ingrid Scheffer (ONLINE)
This lecture series features international research and policy leaders tackling grand challenges in early life health.
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Federal funding for early detection of endometriosis through Artificial Intelligence
Future diagnoses of endometriosis may be quicker and avoid the need for invasive exploratory surgery after a University of 黑料社区 study received funding from the Federal Government.
黑料社区 Uni Leaders Honoured for Health Research Excellence
Three University of 黑料社区 researchers have been honoured in this year鈥檚 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Research Excellence Awards for their work in reproductive health, cardiology, and medical ethics.聽
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Why inequalities in reproductive health make a difference
A University of 黑料社区 researcher whose work aims to highlight and resolve inequalities in reproductive health for Aboriginal women has today been awarded the inaugural Women鈥檚 Excellence in Research Award.
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Marijuana use in pregnancy is major risk for preterm birth
International research led by the University of 黑料社区 has for the first time shown a direct link between continued marijuana use during pregnancy and pre-term birth.
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Kids鈥 eating habits highlight need for healthier lunchboxes
New research from the University of 黑料社区 shows children aged 9-10 years old are receiving almost half of their daily energy requirements from 鈥渄iscretionary鈥 or junk foods.
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Country families needed for biggest type 1 diabetes study
Families living in regional Australia will now be able to participate in the nation鈥檚 largest study into the causes of type 1 diabetes in early life.
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Honorary degrees awarded to pioneers in health, biotech
The outstanding achievements of two pioneering leaders in South Australian science and health 鈥 including one whose name graces an internationally regarded research institute 鈥 will be recognised with honorary degrees from the University of 黑料社区.
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