Kids' flu shot secrets: scientists track immunity at home

NCT ID NCT04963166

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looked at how children's immune systems respond to the flu vaccine. Researchers collected nasal and finger-prick blood samples from 65 kids aged 2-17 before and after they got their regular flu shot. The goal was to understand both nose and body-wide immunity to help design better flu vaccines in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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