Flu Vaccine Study
for Children

● Now Enrolling

It’s almost influenza (flu) season. Research studies are crucial, especially for developing vaccines to protect children and persons with underlying medical conditions. Meridian is now seeking participants for a Phase 3 flu vaccine study.

Eligible participants…

Must be age 3 to 8 years old
Must NOT have received a COVID-19 vaccine within the past 2 weeks, or any other vaccine within the past 4 weeks
Must NOT have received a flu shot within the past 6 months
Do not need insurance to join this study

For more information, complete the form on this page. After you submit your information, a Meridian enrollment specialist will call you to talk about the study. There is no obligation to join — you can decide if the study is right for your child.

You can talk to a Meridian enrollment specialist about this study by calling (712) 639-6200 (Sioux City, Lincoln), (402) 934-7563 (Omaha) or (912) 623-2240 (Binghamton & Vestal).

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Study Locations

Iowa

Sioux City: Meridian Clinical Research, 4802 Sunnybrook Dr., Sioux City, IA 51106

Nebraska

Lincoln: Meridian Clinical Research, 4600 Valley Rd., Lincoln, NE 68510
Omaha: Meridian Clinical Research, 3319 N 107th St, Omaha, NE 68134

New York

Binghamton: Meridian Clinical Research, 1130 Upper Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905
Vestal: Meridian Clinical Research, 4100 Vestal Road, Vestal, NY 13850

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After you submit your child’s information, a Meridian enrollment specialist will contact you.

Participating in a study is an important decision — we’re here to help you before, during, and after studies.

Please note: Health insurance is NOT required to join.

Is participation voluntary after I submit my child’s information?

Yes. Participation in a study is entirely voluntary, and you can withdraw your child from the study at any time, for any reason. In the informed consent process, you’ll learn about the investigational vaccine being studied, your child’s role in the trial, potential side effects, tests that will be performed, and the number of visits required. You may sign an informed consent form for your child to enroll in the study only after you fully understand their role in the study.

Will I receive compensation?

You may be reimbursed for your travel and expenses. After you submit your information, a Meridian enrollment specialist will call you to talk about the study. Staff at the research clinic will discuss possible reimbursement with you.

Founded in 1999 in Omaha, NE, Meridian studies the safety and effectiveness of new medicines, devices, and treatments. Its mission is to enrich lives by providing quality, compassionate care to patients and unparalleled clinical research services. Clinical studies help scientists develop life-changing medicines, but it starts with you — participation makes it all possible. For more than 20 years, thousands of patients have trusted Meridian because of our focus on creating a positive patient experience.

Flu Vaccine Study for Children