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The resurgence of vaccine preventable infections: Measles and Pertussis

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Whooping Cough: A Cyclical but Preventable Disease Whooping cough, caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis , is another infectious disease experiencing a resurgence despite the availability of vaccines. These outbreaks increase the risk of imported cases in other regions, including the UK.

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Caring for children after a kidney transplant

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Available from [link] ISN-KDIGO Webinar: Management of the failing kidney allograft, 19/09/2023 Acott, P.D. BK virus infection, replication, and diseases in pediatric kidney transplantation. Asymptomatic hypertension Other systemic illness impacting upon fluid intake, medication and renal transplant function (e.g. and Hirsch, H.H.,