Inactivated Influenza Vaccine in Infants 10-22 Weeks of Age

Summary

This study proposes to enroll 50 young infants, ages 10 to 22 weeks. Each of the fifty infants will receive two 0.25mL doses of preservative-free Fluzone®, given a minimum of 28 days apart but no more than 42 days apart. Preservative-free Fluzone® will not be administered at the same time as other routine vaccines. Approximately 2-3mLs of blood sample will be obtained prior to the first vaccination, approximately 4 weeks after the second vaccination and 6 months after the second vaccination for the measurement of immune response. The primary purpose of this study is twofold: 1.) To determine the safety of administering two doses of preservative-free Fluzone® to young infants and 2.) To determine the capability of inducing an immune response of administering two doses of preservative-free Fluzone® to young infants.

Timeline

Start

2004-10

Primary completion

2006-08

Completion

2006-10

Drugs

Indications