Paediatrician, Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist, University of Western Australia
Chris Blyth is a paediatric infectious diseases specialist, NHMRC Career Development Fellow and Associate Professor of Paediatrics. Based at Perth Children's Hospital, University of Western Australia and Telethon Kids Institute, his focus is treating children with complicated infections and prevent infection through vaccination.
Worried about your child getting coronavirus? Here's what you need to know
Mar 03, 2020 08:33 am UTC| Health
The new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19, has infected nearly 90,000 people and caused more than 3,000 deaths so far. Parents are understandably concerned. But its important to keep in mind that...
High-dose, immune-boosting or four-strain? A guide to flu vaccines for over-65s
Apr 16, 2019 02:58 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
Flu vaccines work by exposing the body to a component of the virus so it can practise fighting it off, without risking infection. The immune system can then mount a more rapid and effective response when faced with a real...
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