Hepatitis B Vaccines - clinical trial

[Guest guest]

I was strolling through the Internet today and found this very

interesting bit of information regarding a clinical trial for several

hepatitis B vaccines for kids ages 12-17. Thought you might like to

see it.

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http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00107042?order=15

Effectiveness of Two Hepatitis B Vaccines in HIV-Negative Youths

Purpose

" This study will evaluate 2 licensed vaccine products (Recombivax and

Twinrix) given in a two-dose schedule to youth at risk for hepatitis

B and HIV infection to evaluate immunogenicity of the products in

this population, barriers to vaccine delivery, and factors which

predict a diminished immune response. Since these youths are also

potential candidates for future HIV vaccine trials, this study will

also include preliminary assessment of youths' understanding of

informed consent forms, and willingness to participate in a vaccine

trial and return for multiple visits (including blood draws for

immunologic assessment). "

Excludes children with " Previous allergic reaction to any vaccines or

to constituents of these vaccines (yeast, thimerosal or aluminum). "