Research

Pediatric Meningococcal Vaccine

Summary

Winthrop University Hospital Pediatric Infectious Disease Department is participating in a clinical research study to evaluate the safety of an investigational meningococcal (ME-NING-O-KOK-AL) vaccination to fight meningococcal disease in infants when given along with their routine vaccines.

Description

Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection that can cause meningitis, a severe infection of the brain and spinal cord. It can also lead to a dangerous blood infection called Sepsis. Eligible participants will receive study-related medical exams and research investigational medication at no cost to you, during their participation in this clinical research study. Compensation may be provided for time and travel.

Inclusion/exclusion

To be eligible for the study, infants must; ¥ Around 2 months of age ¥ Be in good health

Principal Investigator

Leonard Krilov, MD

Department

Clinical Trials Center

Email

clinicaltrials@winthrop.org

Other Contact

For More information please call: 516-663-9582

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