Appeal for younger applicants for Dundee Uni vaccine study
The 'VAC4COVID' study at the University of Dundee is looking at the safety and effectiveness of the various jags.
Last updated 13th Jul 2021
A UK-wide study analysing covid vaccines - headed up by researchers in Tayside - needs younger volunteers.
It's to help us become more aware of potential side affects of the jags, with the VAC4COVID research aiming to identify unexpected conditions that may be linked to the jags.
When the study launched back in February, at the start of the vaccination programme, the trials attracted tens of thousands of volunteers from the oldeser age-groups receiving their first doses.
Now the researchers are calling for younger people to sign up and take part in the study as the vaccination programme is rolled out to all those aged 18 and over.
Where can I go to get my jag in Tayside?
Vaccines are crucial for reducing COVID-19 and the harm it causes to health. By taking part in the VAC4COVID study, people can help scientists and doctors understand people’s health experiences after vaccination and support public confidence in COVID-19 vaccines.
VAC4COVID has been launched by the University’s Medicines Monitoring Unit (MEMO Research) to help ensure vaccines work as they should.
All vaccines must meet rigorous quality, safety, and efficacy standards before being approved but, as with any new medicines or treatments, ongoing research is needed to fill any gaps in the knowledge obtained from clinical trials.
It is important that these studies report any safety or lack of effectiveness signals in real-time, so that action can be taken promptly. MEMO Research will work closely with vaccine regulators to inform them of any findings.
Many thousands of people are needed to take part in VAC4COVID to detect if there are any unexpected, rare conditions linked to vaccination.
Participants will provide information about their health before and after vaccination.
Those who sign-up will be contacted at regular intervals before and after vaccination to check on their health.
“Studies like VAC4COVID are crucial to understanding how to maximise safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination programmes. Better understanding of these vaccines will support greater public confidence in vaccination.”
Anyone interested in taking part in the study can sign up at http://www.vac4covid.com/.