Children?s Mercy will test swine flu vaccine on 120 kids

[AlaskaDenise]

Testing of swine flu vaccine on children could begin next week at Children?s Mercy Hospital and other medical centers nationwide.

Unless studies under way on adults turn up unexpected side effects, Children?s Mercy anticipates receiving the vaccine early in the week. Children 6 months to 17 years old are eligible for the test vaccine for the H1N1 virus. The vaccine will be given to 120 children.

Public distribution of the vaccine could start in October.

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[somebodyoutthere]

Re: Children?s Mercy will test swine flu vaccine on 120 kids

Doesn't sound like it's open for additional participants, since they give a specific number of 120. I really wish it was since it's in my neck of the woods. The St. Louis study still appears to be looking for participants:

By the way, Belshe and his colleague Dr. Sharon Frey are still looking for seniors, children and pregnant women to take part in their ongoing studies of the new swine flu vaccine. To enroll, call (314) 977-6333.
(Source: http://www.bnd.com/yourlife/story/883386.html )