Christopher Blyth
@ChrisBlyth74
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Paediatrician, infectious diseases physician, microbiologist, researcher, advocate, husband and father
Perth, Western Australia
Joined October 2013
The 2018 changes to the Australian infant pneumococcal schedule has had an impact: in eligible cohorts, rate of breakthrough cases was lower for all ST except ST3 and observed compared to expected IPD was 51.7% lower for vaccine ST @SannaJay1 @TheKids_AU
https://t.co/EcKgZxLgmg
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This study assessed the comparative benefits of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines given in the schedules of 3+0 versus 2+1 on invasive pneumococcal disease i
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Very humbled and honoured to be elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences - many thanks to mentors, colleagues, collaborators, staff and students for your wisdom, efforts and encouragement. @uwanews @TheKids_AU @PerthChildrens
#AAHMSFellow @ChrisBlyth74, of @UWAresearch & @TheKids_AU, has made substantial contributions to health, informing international immunisation, infection prevention & management policy & practice. His research & advocacy has driven changes to immunisation programs globally.
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1/10 kids with a bloodstream #infection are infected with a multi-drug resistant organism according to Australia's first-ever surveillance study investigating the prevalence of #paediatric antimicrobial resistance #AMR @telethonkids @ChrisBlyth74 @catanita
https://t.co/UPac0awAOq
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Place your vote! For the first time a People’s Choice Award will be given to the 2024 Premier's Science Awards finalist receiving the most votes from the public! We are supporting our superstar students Steph & Tamara - you can do the same below! 👇🔗 https://t.co/U3I03ldg0y
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Thanks to @SannaJay1 for leading this policy relevant analysis. Important data to inform current and future national and international immunisation schedules. @phoebwill @NCIRS @MCRI_for_kids @RCHMelbourne @WCVID @telethonkids @UWAresearch @PerthChildrens
academic.oup.com
This study assessed the comparative benefits of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines given in the schedules of 3+0 versus 2+1 on invasive pneumococcal disease i
Moving to a 2+1 infant pneumococcal vaccine schedule is making a difference in Australia: lower rates of breakthrough infections for all serotypes except ST3; overall fewer cases than expected for 13vPCV types @NCIRS @MCRI_for_kids @telethonkids @WCVID
https://t.co/u2lRIJDp1Z
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Moving to a 2+1 infant pneumococcal vaccine schedule is making a difference in Australia: lower rates of breakthrough infections for all serotypes except ST3; overall fewer cases than expected for 13vPCV types @NCIRS @MCRI_for_kids @telethonkids @WCVID
https://t.co/u2lRIJDp1Z
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This study assessed the comparative benefits of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines given in the schedules of 3+0 versus 2+1 on invasive pneumococcal disease i
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An exciting project harnessing the power of an international trans disciplinary team @WCVID @UWAresearch
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Great turnout at #CDIC2024 by @WCVID staff and students. A wonderful opportunity to present our work, be inspired by international and national experts and form new collaborations and friendships. @telethonkids @UWAresearch @CurtinUni @PerthChildrens
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Belaynew from our ID Epi team @telethonkids @WCVID discussing the different testing trends for resp viruses- changes by geography and age in Western Australia #cdic2024
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Carla Puca on behalf of the TKI IDEpi team presenting early results from interviews with early childhood education centre managers, staff and parents at #CDIC. Opportunities to improve knowledge, reduce infection transmission and inform policy @WCVID @telethonkids @HannahMooreWA
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Charlie McLeod presenting results from the adaptive COVID19 booster trial - PICOBOO - at #CDIC. Novel results and flexiblity highlight the opportunity for similar approaches to all vaccines @charliemcleod @PeterCRichmond @snelling_tom @WCVID
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NHMRC CEO, Professor Steve Wesselingh was honored to present the @ACTA_org Clinical Trial of the Year Award to @DrTrishaPeel and the @asap_trial team at @MonashSTM for their research in infectious diseases. Read more here: https://t.co/3WXMpfKJuu
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Just some of the great speakers @Josh_S_Davis @AshaBowen @TrubianoJason we have for @ASIDANZ CRN2024. Abstracts close 19 May 2024 so if you are an Early or Mid Career #ID #micro clinician researcher in AU Register/ Submit your abstract now👇 See: https://t.co/0EtdivfymX.
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A wonderful achievement - congratulations from us all @WCVID @telethonkids
A/Professor Hannah Moore received a Medal of the Order of Australia last night at Government House for her tireless research into relieving the burden of #RSV. Congratulations Hannah! 👏@telethonkids @HannahMooreWA
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A/Professor Hannah Moore received a Medal of the Order of Australia last night at Government House for her tireless research into relieving the burden of #RSV. Congratulations Hannah! 👏@telethonkids @HannahMooreWA
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Professor Chris Blyth on Channel 7, outlining the importance of #RSV #immunisation for #newborns, with peak RSV season soon to hit. The WA-first State Government roll-out of #Nirsevimab starts in maternity hospitals today ⬇️@Telethonkids
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Massive congrats to four @TelethonKidsInstitute researchers awarded $8.8M in Prestigious #NHMRCInvestigatorGrants to pursue innovative #ChildHealthResearch! @UWA | @CurtinUniversity | @PCH @Australian National University. Read more: https://t.co/ldIQO4f97W
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A/Prof Lea-Ann Kirkham features on Hearing Practitioner speaking about development of a #nasalspray #SPRITZOM - designed to tackle #earinfections - which is being prepped for clinical trials⬇️ https://t.co/PuO0Xy3xTn
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#WorldImmunizationWeek kicks off 24 April 2024. @ASIDANZ @vacsig statement spreading the word that #VaccinesWork. Get vaccinated, protect yourself and your community. #VaccinesSaveLives #PublicHealth See: https://t.co/rj8qdmRmRS
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