Multisystem inflammatory syndrome after COVID in children is rare but makes the body fight itself, writes Di Yu After COVID emerged, it didn’t take long for clinicians and scientists to notice the SARS-CoV-2 virus affects children and adults very differently. One of the earliest studies, from March...
Joel Rindelaub looks at how to help your child get the most protection out of their face mask With many children around the country required to wear masks in classrooms, including those as young as eight in Victoria, parents are wondering how they can support their...
Queensland school students have reportedly been bullied after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and have struggled to return to school as a result, write Brian Moore and Stuart Woodcock The Queensland Department of Education stated it hasn’t heard of any bullying related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Given...
Dr Glenn Melvin examines the issue of depression in young people. Sarah* was 12 when her mother noticed she appeared sad, was crying excessively, wasn’t enjoying time with her two close friends, and had problems in sleeping. She was lethargic and had lost her appetite. She...
COVID vaccines for 5 to 11 year olds are inching closer. Report Vasso Apostolopoulos, Athina (Tina) Soulis, Jack Feehan, and Maja Husaric. Here’s what we know so far. Australian children aged five to 11 could begin receiving the Pfizer vaccine by the end of November,...
Lockdowns are lifting, domestic and international borders are opening, and a promising future lies ahead for the Australia’s economic recovery. As the country moves towards a new normal and begins restoring its economic health, an Australian Dr Andrew Thompson, believes the locked down population can do...
Here are 7 reasons to do it again, writes Karen Malone Leaders across the country – particularly in the states with the largest outbreaks, New South Wales and Victoria – have designed road maps towards reopening the states after long lockdowns. Safety in childcare, schools and...
Data collected by Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) COVID-19 details measures needed to keep schools COVID safe News at a Glance: Data collected during Australia’s Delta wave showed most COVID-19 transmission in schools and Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) centres occurred between staff or...
Penny Van Bergen and Erin Mackenzie look at five tips that can help. Students are returning to their schools after months in lockdown in Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT. Many will thrive on the return to school. Others, though, may need extra practical and...
To safely emerge from lockdowns, limit future lockdowns and return to a semblance of normality vaccinating adolescents will be important, writes Professor Nathan Grills By and large adults have rolled up their sleeves. They have examined the evidence on vaccines, rationally weighed up the risks and...
