Scientists use flu vaccine to spy on Body's battle against influenza

NCT ID NCT04164212

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study gave a nasal flu vaccine to 33 healthy adults to mimic a mild flu infection. Researchers then collected nose samples to measure how the virus grows and how the immune system reacts. The goal was to create a safe way to study flu infections in people, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UAB Lung Health Center

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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