Innate and Acquired Immunity to Influenza Infection and Immunization (SLVP029)
Innate and Acquired Immunity to Influenza Infection and Immunization (SLVP029)
The purpose of the study is to get a better understanding of the natural and adaptive immune
 response to the flu virus and to compare the immune cell responses to FDA-licensed flu
 vaccines in nasal mucosal cells and in blood.
This is a study of healthy children and adults receive the current seasonal influenza
 vaccine. The volunteers were enrolled into one of 7 groups over a 5-year period. Immunization
 is administered; blood samples and NP swabs are collected at various time points based on
 groups assigned.

 Group A (LAIV4/annual return): Up to six 2-4 year old volunteers are given a quadrivalent
 live, attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4). All participants in this group are asked to
 return annually for flu immunization and blood samples on Day 0 and Day 7 post immunization.
 Vaccine naive children returned 30 days later for a second immunization per standard of care.
 This group was discontinued in year 3 due to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
 (ACIP) recommendations against the use of LAIV.

 Group B (LAIV4/ single year): Up to twenty 2-4 year old volunteers were given a quadrivalent
 live, attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4). Volunteers will participate for a single year.
 All participants in this group were immunized on Day 0. Blood samples were taken on on Day 0
 and Day 7 post immunization. Vaccine naive children returned 30 days later for a second
 immunization per standard of care. This group was discontinued in year 3 due to ACIP
 recommendations against the use of LAIV.

 Group C (LAIV4/NP swab group): Up to twenty 2-4 year old volunteers were given a quadrivalent
 live, attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4). Nasopharyngeal samples (NP) swabs were collected
 Day 1 and 21 and 28 post immunization. No blood was collected for this group. Vaccine naive
 children returned 30 days later for a second immunization per standard of care. This group
 was discontinued in year 3 due to ACIP recommendations against the use of LAIV.

 Group D (IIV4/annual return): Up to six 6 month-23 month old (inclusive) volunteers are given
 a quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV4). All participants in this group are asked
 to return annually for flu immunization and blood samples on Day 0 and Day 7 post
 immunization. Vaccine naive children returned 30 days later for a second immunization per
 standard of care.

 Group E (IIV4/single year): Up to twenty 6 month-23 month old (inclusive) volunteers were
 given a quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV4). Volunteers participate for a
 single year. All participants in this group were immunized on Day 0. Blood samples were taken
 on on Day 0 and Day 7 post immunization. Vaccine naive children returned 30 days later for a
 second immunization per standard of care.

 Group F (LAIV4/single year) Up to forty 9-13 year old (n= 20) and 18-49 year old (n= 20)
 volunteers were given live, attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV). Blood samples were collected
 Days 0, 7, and 28 and NP swabs were collected Days 1 and 28. This group was discontinued in
 year 3 due to ACIP recommendations against the use of LAIV.

 Group G (IIV4/single year) Up to forty, 9-13 year old (n= 20) and 18-49 year old (n= 20)
 volunteers were given a quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV4). Blood samples were
 collected Day 0,7, and 28
Inclusion Criteria:

 1. Otherwise healthy, 6 mo-49 year-old volunteers.

 2. Willing to complete the informed consent process (including assent for minors 7-17
 years of age).

 3. Availability for follow-up for the planned duration of the study.

 4. For parents of children 6 months - 4 years of age: Willing to participate in the study
 annually for up to 5 years (if yes, consider for annual return groups).

 5. Acceptable medical history by review of inclusion/exclusion criteria and vital signs.

 6. Influenza vaccine-naive or only one prior season of flu immunization with IIV (does
 not apply to Groups F and G).

 Exclusion Criteria:

 1. Prior off-study vaccination with the current year's seasonal influenza vaccine

 2. Receipt of LAIV in the prior season (does not apply to Groups F and G)

 3. Received flu immunizations in 2 or more prior flu seasons (does not apply to Groups F
 and G)

 4. Allergy to egg or egg products, or to vaccine components, (including gentamicin,
 gelatin, arginine or MSG if given LAIV4)

 5. Life-threatening reactions to previous influenza vaccinations

 6. Asthma in adults. Children aged 2 through 4 years who have asthma or who have had a
 wheezing episode noted in the medical record within the past 12 months, or for whom
 parents report that a health care provider stated that they had wheezing or asthma
 within the last 12 months [If yes, not eligible for LAIV Groups A, B, C, & F].

 7. Active systemic or serious concurrent illness, including febrile illness on the day of
 vaccination

 8. History of immunodeficiency (including HIV infection)

 9. For children or adolescents through 17 years of age,receiving aspirin therapy or
 aspirin-containing products [If yes, not eligible for LAIV Groups A, B, C, and F].

 10. Known or suspected impairment of immunologic function, including, but not limited to,
 clinically significant liver disease, diabetes mellitus treated with insulin, moderate
 to severe renal disease, or any other chronic disorder which, in the opinion of the
 investigator, might jeopardize volunteer safety or compliance with the protocol.

 11. Blood pressure >150 systolic or >95 diastolic at first study visit and the day of
 vaccination (for children 12 yrs and older, and adults).

 12. Hospitalization in the past year for congestive heart failure or emphysema.

 13. Chronic Hepatitis B or C

 14. Recent or current use of immunosuppressive medication, including systemic
 glucocorticoids (corticosteroid nasal sprays and topical steroids are permissible in
 all groups; inhaled steroid use is not permissible)

 15. Participants in close contact with anyone who has a severely weakened immune system
 and requires a protective environment. Exposure to such persons should be avoided for
 7 days after receipt of LAIV. [If yes, may be ineligible for Groups A,B, C and F].

 16. Malignancy, other than squamous cell or basal cell skin cancer (includes solid tumors
 such as breast cancer or prostate cancer with recurrence in the past year, and any
 hematologic cancer such as leukemia).

 17. Autoimmune disease (including rheumatoid arthritis treated with immunosuppressive
 medication such as Plaquenil, methotrexate, prednisone, Enbrel) which, in the opinion
 of the investigator, might jeopardize volunteer safety or compliance with the protocol

 18. History of blood dyscrasias, renal disease, or hemoglobinopathies requiring regular
 medical follow up or hospitalization during the preceding year

 19. Use of any anti-coagulation medication such as Coumadin or Lovenox, or anti-platelet
 agents such as aspirin (except up to 325 mg. per day), Plavix, or Aggrenox must be
 reviewed by investigator to determine if this would affect the volunteer's safety.

 20. Has taken an influenza antiviral medication within 48 hours prior to study vaccination
 [If yes, not eligible for LAIV Groups A, B, C and F].

 21. Receipt of blood or blood products within the past 6 months or planned used during the
 study

 22. Medical or psychiatric condition or occupational responsibilities that preclude
 participant compliance with the protocol.

 23. Receipt of inactivated vaccine 14 days prior to study enrollment, or planned
 vaccinations prior to completion of last study visit

 24. Receipt of live, attenuated vaccine within 60 days prior to enrollment of planned
 vaccination prior to completion of last study visit

 25. Need for allergy immunization (that cannot be postponed) during the study period

 26. History of Guillain-Barre syndrome

 27. Pregnant woman

 28. Breastfeeding [If yes, not eligible for LAIV Group F]

 29. Use of investigational agents within 30 days prior to enrollment or planned use during
 the study

 30. Donation of the equivalent of a unit of blood within 6 weeks prior to enrollment or
 planned donation prior to completion of the last visit

 31. Any condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, might interfere with
 volunteer safety, study objectives or the ability of the participant to understand or
 comply with the study protocol.