We're looking for mothers with healthy babies to participate in a study to find out how vaccines during pregnancy influence your baby's immune system.

You and your infant may be eligible if you are an adult (18+) who is pregnant or who has recently given birth (less than 4 weeks ago) and you either:

Did not receive any vaccinations during pregnancy, or
Received any approved vaccines during pregnancy

What's involved?

A recruitment interview (in person or via phone) to determine eligibility of your infant
One study visit where a blood sample (5mL, about a teaspoon) will be collected from your infant
You will also be asked to collect a stool sample from your infant that can be mailed back to the study team by prepaid envelope

A $100 voucher will be provided at the study visit to compensate you for your time.

Are you interested in taking part?

After completing this form, a study nurse will be in touch to determine your eligibility and provide more information. You can also contact the study team on (08) 8161 6328 or virtu@adelaide.edu.au and ask about VacciMum.

Project Leader

Professor David Lynn

PARTNERING INSTITUTIONS

Vaccinology and Immunology Research Trials Unit (VIRTU), Women's and Children's Hospital

This project is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council

SAHMRI is located on Kaurna Country. We pay respects to the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to embracing knowledge and culture as we continue our working journey to incorporate Aboriginal health research across all of our themes and further reconciliation.

"Tirki nguta tappa tangka marninithi"

(Learning and knowledge are the pathway to alter the mind)

- Uncle Lewis Yerloburka O’Brien, Kaurna Elder

The VacciMum Study