The Plague Isn’t a Problem.
For Now.
HELP KEEP IT THAT WAY.
Believe it or not, there is no approved plague vaccine. Research studies are enrolling healthy 18- to 55-year-olds for vaccine testing to keep the plague at bay.
Research studies are enrolling healthy 18-55-year-olds for investigational vaccine testing.
Qualified volunteers may receive:
No-cost study-related care
from local doctors and specialists
Study medication
at no cost
The satisfaction of supporting
the men and women of the
armed services
Research studies are enrolling today!
Protection against the plague and outbreak prevention. There is no FDA-approved plague vaccine, and history has shown that plague can be disfiguring and fatal. This study is designed to test a possible plague vaccine specifically designed to fight the pneumatic form of the disease.
No, absolutely not. The injection we are testing doesn’t contain the plague bacteria and therefore cannot cause plague.
This experimental vaccine starts with an adenovirus (the same virus that causes a cold) that has been weakened so it cannot infect people. Then it is genetically altered so it reacts to plague bacterium to make proteins, which, in turn, teach the immune system to fight off the plague infection should it ever need to. What’s being tested is combining this vaccine with an “adjuvant,” which is an immunological substance that combines with a specific protein (antigen) to supercharge that immune response and provide better protection than with an antigen alone.
Sure, the adjuvant being used is called CpG 1018. In pre-clinical and clinical studies of other vaccine studies (Hepatitis B, COVID-19), it has shown to help increase antibody concentrations and stimulate immune system memory responses.
No, we will never expose you to the plague in any way. We will use clinical methods to measure your body’s immune response.
While rare, the plague poses several threats. While not likely, there is a danger of an outbreak or pandemic that could stress the healthcare system, especially in developing countries. Also, there are some occupations and activities that could put certain populations at greater risk. Veterinarians, military personnel, livestock handlers, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts in areas where the plague is active all run this risk. We believe in being prepared.
How does study matching work?
Answer some questions
about your health
Tell us a little bit about yourself
Connect to available studies
in your area
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8 Reasons why Vaccines
Are Important
#1
COVID-19 made us all too aware of the huge impact a virus can have on society. There are many other viruses and bacteria that still exist and can be passed on to those who are not protected by vaccines.
8 Reasons why Vaccines
Are Important
#2
The Centers for Disease Control recommends that you be vaccinated throughout your life to protect yourself from infections. Like eating healthy foods, exercising, and getting regular check-ups, vaccines play a vital role in keeping you healthy. Vaccines are one of the most convenient and safest preventive care measures available.
8 Reasons why Vaccines
Are Important
#3
Vaccine-preventable infections can be deadly. Every year in the US, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 50,000 adults died from vaccine-preventable diseases. More than 500,000 people died in the US from COVID-19.
8 Reasons why Vaccines
Are Important
#4
Vaccines are designed to lessen or prevent severe illness, and in some cases prevent it completely. The US has a robust approval process to ensure that all licensed vaccines are safe. Potential side effects associated with vaccines are uncommon and much less severe than the diseases they prevent.
8 Reasons why Vaccines
Are Important
#5
Infants and older adults are at increased risk for serious infections and complications, but vaccine-preventable diseases can strike anyone. If you are young and healthy, getting vaccinated can help you stay that way
8 Reasons why Vaccines
Are Important
#6
Diseases not only have a direct impact on individuals and their families, but also carry a high price tag for society as a whole, exceeding $10 billion per year. An average flu illness can last up to 15 days, typically with five or six missed work or school days. Adults who get hepatitis A lose an average of one month of work.
8 Reasons why Vaccines
Are Important
#7
When you get sick, you can put others at risk too. And not just your immediate family and friends – neighbors, colleagues and anyone you come into contact with. When you get vaccinated, you are protecting not only yourself and your immediate family, but also those in your community who may not be able to be vaccinated. Plus, getting sick from a vaccine preventable illness can cause missed work and not being available to others who depend upon you – such as children or older parents
8 Reasons why Vaccines
Are Important
#8
Vaccines to protect against COVID-19 are authorized for emergency use and many additional types of vaccines are currently being studied. Research trials are also focused on vaccines for Plague, a bacterial infection that is commonly fatal if not treated.
How Does Study Matching Work?
We’d like to learn more about you in order to find a study that’s a good fit. Studies may have different age or health requirements.
Based on the information you give us, we’ll try to match you to a suitable study in your area. If we can’t find a good match for you, we’ll keep you in mind for future studies and notify you when they become available
The study team will ask questions and check your health to make sure that the study is right for you. This visit can be conducted in person at the study clinic or by an online video call from the comfort of your home
If you join a study, you may be asked to make visits to the study clinic or have online video visits. You may receive an investigational (experimental) vaccine or drug as part of your participation.
Remember,
Telehealth visits are available.
Odds are you’ll never get the plague, but it’s still around in high-risk areas.
That’s why we’re trying to keep the plague at bay.
See if you qualify for this investigational vaccine clinical research study.
Another way to contract plague is by handling the infected skins, flesh or fluids of infected animals.
Obviously, veterinarians and hunters should be especially careful when handling animals.
About Clincal Research
Clinical research studies are research projects done with human volunteers to find out if new vaccines and medications are safe and effective. In clinical research studies, the participants get an investigational vaccine or treatment under the care of a doctor and other medical professionals. The word “investigational” means it isn’t available or approved yet for the regular public.
All clinical research studies are regulated by government agencies. What’s more, they’re reviewed and watched over by panels of qualified doctors, scientists, religious representatives, and other members of the community. These review boards make sure your safety, rights, and welfare are protected, and that the study is being done for ethical and honest reasons. No vaccine or treatment can be completely safe for every person, but research studies help make sure the benefits outweigh the possible risks for most people.
Yes! The study team can’t tell anyone that you’re participating in a research study without your permission. The information collected during research studies is kept confidential, and patient names aren’t listed in any reports based on studies.
Clinical research studies need patients with a healthy mix of racial and ethnic backgrounds because drugs and vaccines can affect different groups differently. It’s very important to understand this before new vaccines and treatments can be approved for everyone to use. Also, some groups may be affected by certain diseases more than others. So it’s important to strive for a diverse group of patients in research studies, as long as they meet the requirements for the studies.
If you get matched to a study and have questions for the study team about safety or other concerns, please ask them! It’s actually very important that all your questions are answered and that you feel comfortable about your participation. Also, keep in mind that you may leave research studies at any time, for any reason. The power is yours!
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