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Flu Vaccine Research Study

Basic Criteria 

  • Age 65 or older 

Answers Must be NO 

  • Are you currently confined to bed by sickness or old age? 
  • Have you received a flu shot in the past 6 months? 
  • Are you planning to get a flu shot anywhere else during the next 6-8 months? 
  • Have you been in any other research studies with medications or vaccines in the past month? 
  • Are you planning to join any other research studies in the next 6-8 months? 
  • Do you take high-dose steroids like prednisone – 20 mg or more daily for more than 2 weeks at a time? 
  • Do you take any chemotherapy or medications that suppress your immune system? 
  • Have you had radiation treatment in the past 3 months? 
  • Have you received any blood transfusions, blood/plasma products or IV immunoglobulin treatments in the past 6 months? 
  • Have you ever had a severe allergic reaction to a flu shot – like trouble breathing, swelling, or needing emergency treatment? 
  • Do you have any severe allergies to vaccines or vaccine ingredients like eggs? 
  • Have you ever been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome – that’s a rare condition that can cause muscle weakness and paralysis? 
  • Do you have multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis, or any other nerve conditions that cause inflammation? 
  • Do you have any current infection or had a fever of ≥100.4°F in the past 3 days? 
  • Do you have any medical conditions that would prevent you from getting a shot in your arm? 
  • Do you have any conditions that would prevent you from having blood drawn? 
  • Do you work for Seqirus pharmaceutical company, or is anyone in your immediate family involved with this research?
  • Have you already participated in this specific flu vaccine study before? 

Answers Must be YES 

  • Are you able to make your own medical decisions without a guardian? 
  • Are you willing and able to comply with all study procedures and follow-up requirements? 
  • Are you available for the full 6-8 month study duration? 
  • Do you have reliable phone access for study calls and follow-up? 
  • Are you willing to come to the clinic for all required study visits? 
  • If you developed cold or flu symptoms during the study, would you be willing to come in for an extra visit so we can test you? 

Your Study Experience

We strive to give you the best possible study experience from start to finish!

01

Talk to Our Team

Review your options and decide what is right for you.

02

First Visit

Our team will take the time to ensure you are fully informed about clinical trial treatments, procedures, timelines, compensation, and more. We will check your vitals, review your medical history with you, and do tests such as labs as needed to make sure the study is a good fit.

03

Voluntary Participation

You can stop participating at any time and for any reason.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of participating in a clinical trial?

  • Help others and yourself
  • Receive study-related care at no cost
  • Contribute to advancing medicine
  • Get paid to participate

Will I be paid?

  • Trials offer compensation as well as additional travel reimbursement in some cases
  • You will receive study-related care and tests at no cost
  • You do not need to have medical insurance to participate
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