We have a major focus on immunisation and vaccine-preventable diseases and are conducting a number of intervention studies aimed at preventing infections and improving management of common diseases that affect Indigenous children.  Additional studies can also be found on the Ear & Oral Health Research page.

• Global Group A Streptococcus vaccine based on the M-Protein
• Filling in the gaps in the healthy skin program – additional laboratory, clinical and epidemiological components
• Screening for rheumatic heart disease in Indigenous children
• East Arnhem healthy Skin Project
• Alternative Treatments for Skin Sores
• Scabies and Worms

Information about other Menzies Rheumatic Heart Disease projects can be found in our International Health Division.