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Baylor College of Medicine continues H1N1 vaccine trials

HOUSTON -- (October 1, 2009) -- Baylor College of Medicine is continuing to test the vaccine for the H1N1 (swine) influenza in adults. (Flu experts answer H1N1 trial questions.)

Baylor's Vaccine Treatment and Evaluation Unit is one of eight federally funded centers participating in a series of studies that will help determine the best dose of several experimental vaccines designed to protect against the 2009 H1N1 (swine) influenza.

At BCM, the goal of the study is to determine the reactions and protection responses following immunization with experimental influenza H1N1 vaccine when given with seasonal influenza vaccine. BCM is conducting trials involving adults, children and pregnant women. Video: One participant's comments.

In addition to BCM, other sites taking part in the trials include Cincinnati's Children's Hospital, Emory University, Saint Louis University, Seattle Group Health Cooperative, the University of Iowa, the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Vanderbilt University. They will be joined by Children's Mercy Hospital in Missouri and Duke University Medical Center.

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• BCM experts respond to vaccination recommendations
• Facts about H1N1 flu (swine flu)
• Swine flu Q & A with Dr. W. Paul Glezen
• En español: Preguntas y Contestaciónes con el Dr. Piedra

Resources

• CDC global update
• The Flu Up Close
• H1N1 Flu Tracker (Map) (courtesy Dr. Henry Niman, Rhiza Labs and Google)
• City of Houston fact sheets: English | Spanish

Video

• Dr. Steve Rosenbaum of Baylor Clinic talks about hand sanitizer and how to take precautions against swine flu. Video by Jason Witmer. Sept. 8, 2009, from chron.com)
• Live chat: On H1N1 (swine) influenza, with Dr. Pedro Piedra (Archived from April 30, chron.com)
• Live chat: On H1N1 (swine) influenza, with Dr. Paul Glezen (Archived from noon CST April 29, chron.com)

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