Scientists probe why some people lose vaccine protection after yellow fever shot

NCT ID NCT04269265

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at how past infections and damage to lymph nodes might weaken the body's long-term immune response to the yellow fever vaccine. Researchers enrolled 43 healthy adults in Uganda and Minnesota, collecting blood and lymph node samples before and after vaccination. The goal was to understand why some people may not develop lasting protection, which could help improve future vaccines.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Joint Clinical Research Centre

    Kampala, 10005, Uganda

  • University of Minnesota

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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