Natural History of Systemic and Nasal Mucosal Immunity to Influenza and SARS-CoV-2 in Adults After Vaccination

Description

Background: Influenza (flu) vaccinations are required for all NIH staff members who have direct contact with patients. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for persons 6 months of age and older. Researchers want to learn about immunity in NIH staff members who get a flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine. Objective: To understand what happens to the body s immune system throughout the year after getting the flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine. Eligibility: Adults ages 18 and older who work at NIH and plan to get the current season s flu vaccine and/or COVID-19 vaccine. Design: Participants will not get any vaccines as part of this study. Participants will be screened with a medical history and medicine review. They will get a survey via email. It will ask about their flu and SARS-CoV-2 history and vaccinations. Participants will have 12 monthly visits at NIH. If during that year they get both flu and SARS-COV-2 vaccines, their participation will be extended. Once a month, participants will be contacted. They will discuss any new medicines, recent vaccinations, or changes in medical history. Once a month, participants will have blood drawn. Once a month, participants will have nasal sampling. A small, flat absorptive strip will be placed in the nostril to soak up mucus. Participants will press against the outside of their nostril with their finger for 1 minute. Participants may be able to collect samples at home and mail them to NIH if they are not able to visit in person. Participation will last for about 12 13 months.

Conditions

Influenza, COVID-19

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Background: Influenza (flu) vaccinations are required for all NIH staff members who have direct contact with patients. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for persons 6 months of age and older. Researchers want to learn about immunity in NIH staff members who get a flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine. Objective: To understand what happens to the body s immune system throughout the year after getting the flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine. Eligibility: Adults ages 18 and older who work at NIH and plan to get the current season s flu vaccine and/or COVID-19 vaccine. Design: Participants will not get any vaccines as part of this study. Participants will be screened with a medical history and medicine review. They will get a survey via email. It will ask about their flu and SARS-CoV-2 history and vaccinations. Participants will have 12 monthly visits at NIH. If during that year they get both flu and SARS-COV-2 vaccines, their participation will be extended. Once a month, participants will be contacted. They will discuss any new medicines, recent vaccinations, or changes in medical history. Once a month, participants will have blood drawn. Once a month, participants will have nasal sampling. A small, flat absorptive strip will be placed in the nostril to soak up mucus. Participants will press against the outside of their nostril with their finger for 1 minute. Participants may be able to collect samples at home and mail them to NIH if they are not able to visit in person. Participation will last for about 12 13 months.

Natural History of Systemic and Nasal Mucosal Immunity to Influenza and SARS-CoV-2 in Adults After Vaccination

Natural History of Systemic and Nasal Mucosal Immunity to Influenza and SARS-CoV-2 in Adults After Vaccination

Condition
Influenza
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Bethesda

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. NIH staff members, at the time of enrollment.
  • 2. Able to provide informed consent.
  • 3. \>=18 years of age.
  • 4. Planning to receive the current influenza season s vaccine and/or an FDA-authorized or approved SARS-CoV-2 vaccine.
  • 5. Willing and able to undergo blood draws or home blood samplings and nasal sampling procedures.
  • 6. Willing and able to undergo at least one blood draw and one nasal sampling prior to receiving vaccine.
  • 1. Already received the current season s influenza vaccine and does not plan to receive an FDA-authorized or approved SARS CoV-2 vaccine.
  • 2. Already received an FDA-authorized or approved SARS-CoV-2 vaccine and does not plan to receive the current season s influenza vaccine.
  • 3. Not willing to receive the current influenza season's vaccine and not willing to receive an FDA-authorized or approved SARS-CoV-2 vaccine.
  • 4. Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, contraindicates participation in this study.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 120 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID),

Alison Han, M.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Study Record Dates

2026-12-31