TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) – Baylor Scott and White is taking part in a analysis initiative referred to as the PROTECT (Pediatric Analysis Observing Traits and Exposures in COVID-19 Timelines) examine.
Researchers first began this examine final November to see how efficient the COVID-19 vaccine is in kids ages 6 months to 17 years outdated.
“Adopted them to see what in the event that they get coated and they are often enrolled no matter whether or not they’re they’ve been vaccinated or not,” says Manjusha Gaglani, MD, Director of the Heart for Analysis in Vaccines and Infections.
Kids who participate within the analysis examine will get a weekly nasal swab to see in the event that they contract the virus.
“If they get sick, then we ask them each week how they’re doing till they get better from that sickness. So we observe what’s going on with every little one,” says Gaglani.
The FDA and CDC just lately authorized the COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters 6 months and older.
When FOX 44 beforehand spoke to folks they mentioned they need extra research performed earlier than making the choice in the event that they’re going to vaccinate their youngsters.
“I’m not likely positive if I need to get my youngsters vaccinated. I would like to attend to see what the long run impacts could also be,” says involved mom, Natasha Mason.
One of many causes the analysis staff at Baylor Scott & White Medical Heart Temple is pushing for extra folks to take part on this examine, is the completely different reactions.
“There are these problems that you simply see after infections even in kids, although, it’s not as widespread as in older folks,” says Gaglani.
