Why was I selected?
You were randomly selected (like drawing numbers from a hat) because you live in or near Marshfield, Wisconsin or previously participated in a similar study.
Why should I join?
People often get sick with respiratory and GI symptoms. With your help, we can learn how often these germs cause illness and the best ways to prevent them.
Can I volunteer if I did not get an invitation letter?
Children under 5 years of age can volunteer without an invitation. Everyone else will need to be selected for invitation to be eligible to participate.
Can I volunteer if I don’t have any symptoms?
Yes, you can volunteer. You do not have to have symptoms to participate in this study.
Is my participation voluntary?
Yes. You should agree to be in the study without feeling pressured. You can decide not to be in the study at any time and that decision will be respected.
Is the blood draw required to participate?
The blood draw is required for people who would like to join and are older than 5 years of age. The blood draw will help us learn more about infections that do not cause symptoms or illness and immune responses to infection and vaccination. The blood draw is optional for children under 5 years of age.
Are there any potential benefits to participating?
If you provide a nose swab, you will find out if you have influenza, COVID-19, or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Information from this study will help inform efforts to prevent respiratory and GI illnesses.
Will I get paid to be in the study?
You will receive payment for your time to complete specific study activities. You will be paid via a virtual or physical ClinCard Visa Prepaid Card. Click on the following links for more information on the virtual or physical card.
Virtual Card FAQ
Physical Card FAQ
Who is paying for this study?
This study is funded by ModernaTX, Inc.