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Summary: Volunteers Ages 60-64 Needed for Vaccination Research Study

The purpose of this research study is to determine if a new vaccine will protect against a bacteria called pneumococcus, which can cause severe pneumonia and blood infection in older people. The best way of protecting against pneumococcal disease is by vaccination. For those 65 years of age or older, a pneumococcal vaccine has been available but it does not protect very well against pneumonia and experts believe a bett er vaccine is needed. We are looking for people willing to be volunteers to test a new vaccine against pneumococcal infection. A version of this vaccine, designed for children, has already been approved by the federal government and is routinely given to children.

You may be eligible for this study if you are a healthy adult ages 60-64.

By serving as a volunteer, you may contribute information that may benefi t the development of a new vaccine. For more information, please e-mail baplum0@uky.edu or call (859) 257-5467 or (859) 257-7494.

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Trial listings updated: June 1, 2008 at 6:37:34 AM