Infectious diseases
A paediatric allergy, immunology and infectious diseases (PAIID) specialist is a clinician who works across all paediatric age groups to investigate, diagnose and manage infectious, immunological and allergic disorders - find out more about this sub-specialty.
Event
British Paediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infection Group and British Paediatric Neurology Association
13 May 2019
Part of the RCPCH conference and exhibition 2019
Course
Webinar - Time to ‘Think Kawasaki Disease’
10 April 2019
In this webinar, Professor Robert Tulloh and Professor Paul Brogan will provide a comprehensive update on this important condition. They will highlight how out-dated information about Kawasaki Disease is hampering best practice for affected children. They will present the recent research findings (U...
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BPSU study - Severe complications of enterovirus or human parechovirus infection
This BPSU study investigates severe complications of enterovirus (EV) or human parechovirus (HPeV). It is intended to improve our knowledge of the age-specific incidence, clinical presentation and management, as well describe the survival and rates of long-term complications of severe EV/HPeV infect...
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‘Flu vaccine and the paediatrician
25 October 2018
In a guest blog anticipating the start of 'flu season, RCPCH immunisation experts, Professor Helen Bedford and Dr David Elliman share their thoughts on improving rates of vaccination among children, some misconceptions around the flu vaccination and the role of the paediatrician.
Course
Hot Topics In Infection And Immunity In Children (IIC)
01 July 2019
Oxford
A residential training course covering topics in paediatric infection for PID trainees and trainers and for all those who manage children with infections.
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BPSU study - Sydenham's chorea
The first ever prospective surveillance of Sydenham's chorea in the UK and Ireland commenced in November 2018 and will run for two years. This study is being undertaken in collaboration with the Exeter Medical School and the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Surveillance System. The study aims to exa...
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Raising awareness for Group B Strep Infection in babies: awareness of Group B Strep saves lives
12 July 2018
July is Group B Strep (GBS) Awareness Month. Jane Plumb, Chief Executive of Group B Strep Support, a charity dedicated to providing general information and guidance about GBS, writes a guest blog to raise awareness about the risks associated with Group B Strep.
Product
Manual of Childhood Infections - The blue book, 4th edition (2016)
Packed with helpful tips and practical guidance, including lists of alternative diagnoses and useful tables.
Health Foundation - Clinician Scientist Fellowships
Provides five years of funding to enable talented clinicians to pursue academic research alongside their clinical practice.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
5 years
Clinician Scientist Fellowships
Provides five years of funding to enable talented clinicians to pursue academic research alongside their clinical practice.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
5 years