Scientists track flu vaccine response in seniors for years
NCT ID NCT05518500
First seen May 20, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026
Summary
This study follows 75 adults aged 65 and older over three to four flu seasons, giving them a different FDA-approved flu vaccine each year. Researchers collect blood, nasal swab, and stool samples to measure how the immune system responds. The goal is to understand why flu vaccines become less effective as people age. This is an observational study, not a test of vaccine safety.
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UConn Health, Center On Aging
Farmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States
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