With about 80% of adolescents immunized with two doses in the state of São Paulo, Hospital das Clínicas and the Faculty of Medicine of USP (University of São Paulo) in Ribeirão Preto last month published an advertisement recruiting volunteers aged 12 to 17 years. , who had not taken any vaccine against Covid-19, to participate in a study that tests the effectiveness of more than one dose of the Janssen vaccine.
According to pediatrician and professor at USP Marisa Mussi, about 20 adolescents were enrolled in the study. One of the explanations, according to her, is that those responsible for minors trust the scientific work and the contribution of professionals involved in the study. In the world, the goal is to get 300 people in this age group for this study.
“Some people talk to others and explain that for these adolescents it is not just about receiving the vaccine”, he says. “In a research project, there is a whole procedure for periodic monitoring, application for filling in data and medical consultations, including in the case of infection by Covid”, said the researcher.
In the partnership project between the pharmaceutical company Janssen and USP, all adolescents enrolled in the study receive an active vaccine in the first dose. Then they are divided into six groups, three of which are immunized with a second dose, 57 days later, and the others receive placebos.
If there is interest and agreement of the parents, it is necessary to fill out a form. The researchers make more information available by emailing Estú[email protected] or WhatsApp (16) 98187-1455. Participation expenses will be reimbursed.
On Friday (14) a survey would begin to be carried out in Espírito Santo to test the effectiveness of Coronavac in children and adolescents. In all, there will be 1,280 participants from 3 to 17 years old.
Known as Projeto Curumim (child in Tupi), it will also check the safety, production of antibodies and defense cells in children and adolescents.
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