Study of how common lung germs spread in households
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at how two germs—pneumococcal bacteria and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)—spread within families. It mainly focuses on babies under 5 months and the people living with them to better understand household transmission.
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Who can take part
- A baby in your household is under 5 months old and was born at Mackay Children’s Hospital
- The baby had no acute cold/respiratory symptoms that needed medical treatment at enrollment
- People living with the baby can include a parent, grandparents (65+), and siblings aged 2–5 years
- You must sign the informed consent form and agree to join the study LINE account for tracking
- No major long-term or immune-related medical problems in the baby, such as chronic lung disease, certain heart conditions, neuromuscular disease, or primary immune deficiency
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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