Pneumonia germ study in young children
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at how long the bacteria that can cause pneumonia and ear infections stay in a child's nose and throat. It may help researchers understand how these germs spread and how to prevent infections in the future.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be older than 28 days and younger than 4 years old.
- You (or the legal guardian) must be able to read and speak English or Spanish.
- You must agree to answer questionnaires and have your child's throat swabbed every two weeks for 12 months.
- Your child must not have certain chronic or immune system conditions, like cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, or sickle cell disease.
- Your child must not be taking medications that weaken the immune system, such as high-dose steroids or chemotherapy.
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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