Pneumococcal carriage study for kids and older adults
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study checks how common pneumococcal bacteria are in the nose and throat of healthy children and adults after the pandemic. It involves one online questionnaire and one gentle nasal swab.
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Who can take part
- You are a child aged 7 months to 5 years, or an adult 50 or older.
- You can read and speak English.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 2 weeks.
- You do not have a current respiratory infection like a cold or flu.
- You do not have a chronic condition that affects your immune system or breathing (for example, immune deficiency, cystic fibrosis, or cerebral palsy).
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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