Programs

Impact of Prevnar-13 on pneumococcal carriage and disease among Native American communities

Impact of Prevnar-13 on pneumococcal carriage and disease among Native American communities Navajo and White Mountain Apache reservation communities have a high burden of disease caused by the bacteria, Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus). Pneumococcal bacteria are a type of germ that normally live in the back of the nose. This is a state called ‘carriage’ and

Focus Area: Infectious Disease Control

Associated Location(s): Chinle, AZFort Defiance, AZGallup, NMNavajo NationShiprock, NMWhite Mountain ApacheWhiteriver, AZ

Infant RSV Prevention Study (MELODY)

We are currently conducting a study to assess whether a new product, called Nirsevimab, protects infants against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (or RSV). This new product is similar to a product currently used, but requires only one dose to protect babies throughout the entire RSV season. Background on Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Nirsevimab RSV is

Focus Area: Infectious Disease Control

Associated Location(s): Fort Defiance, AZGallup, NMNavajo NationShiprock, NM

Maternal RSV Vaccination (m301)

Respiratory syncytial virus (or RSV) is a common virus that causes respiratory illness. In infants, especially those less than six months old, RSV infection can cause inflammation of the airways, which may require hospitalization. Some children develop wheezing or asthma that may continue for years after the RSV infection is over. One in 10 Native

Focus Area: Infectious Disease Control

Associated Location(s): Fort Defiance, AZGallup, NM

Rotavirus Vaccine Safety and Efficacy

Before the widespread use of rotavirus vaccines, rotavirus was a leading cause of gastroenteritis among US children younger than 5 years of age. Navajo and White Mountain Apache children suffer a disproportionate burden of severe rotavirus disease compared with the general US population. The Center participated in a multi-center, double blind randomized controlled trial of

Focus Area: Infectious Disease Control

RSV Prevention Part II

We conducted the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prevention Phase II study to help us better understand if preventing RSV in infancy can reduce asthma in childhood. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most important viral cause of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI), like bronchiolitis and pneumonia, in children worldwide. About RSV RSV infections generally occur

Focus Area: Infectious Disease Control

Associated Location(s): Chinle, AZFort Defiance, AZGallup, NMNavajo NationShiprock, NMTuba City, AZWhite Mountain ApacheWhiteriver, AZ

RSV Prevention Phase II

Does preventing a common childhood infection in infancy reduce the risk of developing asthma in later childhood? The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prevention Phase II study will help determine if preventing RSV in infancy can reduce asthma in childhood. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading viral cause of lower respiratory tract infections, like bronchiolitis

Focus Area: Infectious Disease Control

Associated Location(s): Chinle, AZFort Defiance, AZGallup, NMNavajo NationShiprock, NMWhite Mountain ApacheWhiteriver, AZ