Kids' flu shot study aims to make vaccines better

NCT ID NCT04963166

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

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

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  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States