Influenza Vaccination in Patients With Scleroderma

Summary

The safety and efficacy of vaccination against influenza in patients with scleroderma is not clear. The objective of this study is to assess its safety and efficacy in 50 patients with scleroderma in comparison with 30 controls

Timeline

Start

2009-11

Primary completion

2010-03

Completion

2010-03

Publications

• Background Setti M, Fenoglio D, Ansaldi F, Filaci G, Bacilieri S, Sticchi L, Ferrera A, Indiveri F, Ghio M. Flu vaccination with a virosomal vaccine does not affect clinical course and immunological parameters in scleroderma patients. Vaccine. 2009 May 26;27(25-26):3367-72. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2009.01.078. Epub 2009 Feb 5.

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