Comparison of Inactivated and Live, Attenuated Influenza Vaccine in Children 5-9 Years of Age-Year 3 Amendment
Comparison of Inactivated and Live, Attenuated Influenza Vaccine in Children 5-9 Years of Age-Year 3 Amendment
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how young children's bodies learn to fight against
 flu infection and to see how vaccines may help to fight against the flu. This is a Phase 4,
 single-center, randomized study of the immune responses of 40 children, ages 5-9, given one
 of two licensed influenza vaccines (either inactivated vaccine given in an arm muscle or
 live, attenuated vaccine inhaled through the nose). Study procedures will include up to 3
 blood samples. Participants will complete a diary to document any side effects experienced
 following the vaccination. Participants will return to the clinic for a visit on Day 7-9 and
 again 4-6 weeks following vaccination. Participants that have not been previously vaccinated
 will receive a 2nd dose of vaccine. A follow up telephone call will occur 8-10 weeks
 following vaccination. Total study participation will be up to 75 days.
This is a Phase 4, single-center, randomized clinical trial of the immune responses of
 children given one of two licensed influenza vaccines (either inactivated vaccine given IM or
 live, attenuated vaccine given intranasally). This study will enroll 40 healthy children 5-9
 years of age. Subjects will be randomized to receive either FluMist or Fluzone. FluMist is
 approved for children older than 5 years and Fluzone is also approved for a broader age
 indication starting at 6 months of age. Subjects who receive FluMist will have the vaccine
 administered intranasally by large particle aerosol, 0.25 mL per nostril. Subjects receiving
 Fluzone will receive 0.5 mL given intramuscularly into the non-dominant deltoid muscle.
 Children who have not previously been immunized against influenza will receive a second dose
 of vaccine 4 weeks after the first dose. Children who receive two doses of vaccine will
 remain on the study for 8-10 weeks. The primary objective of this study is to compare the
 effector B cell responses at Day7-9 and the CD4 and CD8 T-cell responses, memory B-cell and
 the serology responses at Day 28 post-immunization following administration of one of two
 different influenza vaccines. Researchers will evaluate any increases in the immune response
 (CD4, CD8, B cell and serology responses) Day 0 to Day 7-9 for T-cells and ASCs, and from Day
 0-28 for memory B-cell and serology responses. NK-cell and homing studies will also be
 compared between the groups.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Healthy children aged 5-9 years of age.

 -  Parents willing to sign informed consent.

 -  Availability for follow-up for the planned duration of the study at least 4 weeks
 after last immunization.

 -  Acceptable medical history by screening evaluation and brief clinical assessment.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  History of immunodeficiency.

 -  Known or suspected impairment of immunologic function including, but not limited to,
 clinically significant liver disease; diabetes mellitus; moderate to severe kidney
 impairment.

 -  Household contact with immunodeficiency due to disease, medication or radiation.

 -  Child receiving aspirin therapy or aspirin-containing therapy.

 -  History of Guillain-Barré syndrome.

 -  Malignancy, other than squamous cell or basal cell skin cancer.

 -  Autoimmune disease.

 -  History of asthma or reactive airways disease.

 -  Chronic cardiovascular and pulmonary disorder.

 -  Chronic metabolic diseases (including diabetes), renal dysfunction or
 hemoglobinopathies requiring regular medical follow-up or hospitalization during the
 preceding year.

 -  Use of immunosuppressive medication. Corticosteroid nasal sprays are permissible.

 -  Medical or psychiatric condition or occupational responsibilities that preclude
 subject compliance with the protocol.

 -  Inactivated vaccine 14 days prior to vaccination.

 -  Live, attenuated vaccines within 60 days of study.

 -  Use of investigational agents within 30 days prior to study.

 -  Receipt of blood products or immunoglobulin in the past 6 months.

 -  Donation of the equivalent of a unit of blood within 6 weeks prior to enrollment.

 -  Acute febrile illness on the day of vaccination.

 -  Known allergies to any component of the vaccine, including thimerosal.

 -  History of allergy to eggs or egg products.

 -  Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, might interfere with study
 objectives.