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What is the purpose of this study?

The purpose of this study is to find out how often adverse events (side effects) occur after a flu shot. Information about side effects to the flu shot will be collected using a web-based survey.

What does the study involve?

You will complete two online surveys that will take about 5 minutes each.
1. Flu Vaccine Safety SurveyÌý– Complete AFTER you get the flu shot in 2017. An email will be sent eight days after your fluÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý shot with the link to the survey.
2. Pre-Flu Vaccine Safety SurveyÌý– Complete BEFORE you get the flu shot in 2018. An email will be sent with the link forÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý thisÌýsurvey to capture any health issues.

How do I sign up for the study?

To self-register, go toÌýÌýand enter the following information:

Your first name
Email address
Telephone number (daytime and evening)
Date of immunization
Which flu vaccine you recieved

If you would like to complete the survey for all family members receivingÌýthe flu shot, please complete an online registration form for each member.

ContactÌýPamela MacIntyre
PhoneÌý902-470-8948
EmailÌýidresearch2@iwk.nshealth.ca​

Website:Ìý​