Join Infant Health + Vaccination Research Study

East Orange NJ

Description

When a baby is born, his/her immunity is not fully developed. The immune system is the body’s natural defense system to fight off infections. The ability of the body to resist infection is called immunity. Vaccines protect against infections by working with the body to help develop immunity to diseases. This study, called the NeXXstep 13 Study, involves vaccine research. The investigational vaccine contains the same base ingredients as an approved pneumococcal vaccine, but it targets 20 types of pneumococcal germs instead of 13. The families’ participation will be compensated up to $100. There will also be an additional compensation of up to $80 for every unscheduled study visit completed. The child may receive a new potential pneumococcal vaccine at no cost. Learn More: Who can join? Babies aged about 2-3 months at the time they begin participating in this study. Newborns or babies under 3 months of age can also sign up for this study. Babies who have not yet received a vaccine for pneumonia. Both parents or caregivers must consent to their child participating in this study.