MENINGITIS VACCINERESEARCH STUDY
Coming together to learn more about helping to protect against 5 different types of meningitis bacteria (germs)
Meningitis is an uncommon but serious disease caused by different types of germs. The disease can cause serious health problems in people, including an infection in the brain and spinal cord, hearing loss, loss of a limb, and skin scarring. In some cases, meningitis can cause death. Meningitis germs spread through close personal contact, such as kissing, coughing, and sneezing. Although anyone can become infected with meningitis, it is most commonly diagnosed in infants, young children, teens, and young adults.
What is the QUINTET Study?
In the QUINTET Research Study, doctors and researchers want to learn how well a study combination ABCWY vaccine works in helping to protect against the different kinds of meningitis germs and how safe this investigational vaccine is when compared with the 2 types of vaccines currently used to help protect against meningitis.
About 3,650 children and young adults will take part in this study at sites all around the world. Compensation up to $850 may be provided.
You may be able to join the study if you:
- Are between the ages of 10 and 25 years old
- Have never received a vaccine for the meningitis A, C, W, Y (MenACWY) or B germs or has previously received a single dose of MenACWY vaccine at least 4 years prior to providing informed consent/assent
*Additional eligibility criteria apply. You and your parent should speak with the study team to learn more.