Pertussis
Conditions
Keywords
pertussis, bone marrow transplant
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine is safe and produces an appropriate immune response against pertussis in blood and marrow transplant patients.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Aged 18-64 * BMT at the QEII Health Sciences Centre * BMT within last 12 months * Able to read and write English language * Able to give consent
Exclusion criteria
* Active infection * Active GVHD * Recent IVIG * Allergy to components of vaccine * Diphtheria or tetanus vaccination within 18 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Safety of the vaccine | 28 days post-dose |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Immunogenicity of vaccine | 60 days post-dose |