The goal of this study is to assess the immunogenicity of inactivated influenza vaccination (IIV) in healthy elderly volunteers aged 50 years and older receiving one of two different health management trainings.
We will obtain preliminary data on the time it takes to achieve a protective immune response, durability of response and occurrence of influenza in the following influenza season. Promising results in this age group will provide preliminary data for expanded future studies in the elderly.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
40
CDs, techniques, advice, and group training pertaining to a healthier lifestyle. Both groups will have this intervention, but the specific type of health education training will vary between groups.
8 weeks of group training regarding health education techniques.
Benson-Henry Institute, 151 Merrimac St, 4th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Immunoglobin antibody response
Time frame: pre and post following 8 weeks of health management training
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