CHIP Study - Childhood Health and Immunity Post-Burn
Vaccines work with your immune system to protect you from diseases and stop you getting sick. Early research has shown that burn injuries can affect the immune system, even after the injury itself has healed.
In collaboration with the Fiona Wood Foundation, we are looking for young people aged 11 – 13 who are due to get their Year 7 vaccines to take part in the Childhood Health and Immunity Post-Burn (CHIP) Study. This study uses standard vaccinations as a tool to look at how well the immune system is working, and will help researchers better understand the long-term impact of a burn injury on the immune system.
Outcomes from the CHIP Study will enable the development of new treatment strategies in the future to ensure all kids with burns get back to full health after their injury.
Who can take part?
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Children between 11-13 years old who have not yet received their routine Gardasil (HPV) and Boostrix (dTpa) vaccines– with or without previous burn injuries.
What does the study involve?
Joining the CHIP Study involves receiving the routine vaccines Gardasil & Boostrix at our research clinic at Perth Children's Hospital instead of having them at school in Year 7. Participants will also provide blood samples during the four clinic visits across the 12-month study period.
Is it safe?
This study has been approved by the Child and Adolescent Health Service Ethics Committee. The project number is RGS0000005988.
For more information or to get involved:
Please contact the study staff at the Vaccine Trials Group if you would like more information or to get involved.
Phone: 0400 450 240
Email: VTGclinicalteam@thekids.org.au
Further information about the CHIP Study is also available via the Fiona Wood Foundation website.