PREPARED
Summary
Alberta is utilizing community pharmacies which are performing rapid and PCR testing for people with respiratory symptoms to help detect what respiratory viruses are in the community and potentially develop new vaccines and treatments. If you are at least 5 years of age and are sick with at least 2 respiratory symptoms that have started within the last 7 days, you may be eligible. We will ask you to go to your nearest participating pharmacy to undergo nasal swabbing and answer a brief survey. Text 1-855-600-5644 to see if you are eligible.
Eligibility
Eligible ages: 5 to 100
Inclusion criteria:
1. Age 5+
2. At least 2 of the following respiratory symptoms: Runny nose, cough, fever, wheezing, sore throat, nasal congestion, shortness of breath, rapid breathing, excessive mucus, loss of smell or taste, blood in mucus, or trouble sleeping due to breathing difficulties or OR one of the respiratory symptoms mentioned plus one or more of the following: fatigue, joint stiffness or pain, painful or sore muscles, feeling weak, tired and may be unable to stand, fever ( >37.5°C) or chills or night sweats .
3. Symptoms must have started within the last 7 days
Exclusion criteria:
1. Less than 5 years old
2. Do not consent to nasopharyngeal swabbing
Participate
Additional information
Contact information
Recruitment information can be found at preparedcanada.org/alberta.
Principal investigator:
Kerry McBrien
Clinical trial:
No
REB-ID:
REB24-1092
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