Comparing the Immune Response to Smallpox Vaccine, Mpox Vaccine, or no Poxvirus Vaccine

For demographics: Adults

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Have you received a smallpox vaccine, mpox vaccine, or no poxvirus vaccine? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study at the Canadian Center for Vaccinology (CCfV) located at the IWK Hospital.

Purpose

We are conducting a study to compare the immune response to those who received a Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) vaccine (Imvamune®),
a smallpox vaccine (those born between 1948-1975), or no poxvirus vaccine.

About Mpox

Mpox was formerly known as monkeypox.

Participation Criteria

If you have received a Mpox vaccine, a smallpox vaccine, no smallpox vaccine (born between 1948-1975), or no Mpox vaccine
Are able to travel to the IWK for a one-time study appointment

Participation Details

A 50 mL (~3.3 tablespoons) blood draw
A short questionnaire (5-10 minutes)
Participants who complete the study visit will receive a small honorarium as a thank you for their time and interest

For more information, please contact the research team member below:

Gustavo Sganzerla Martinez, Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Research coordinator email: gustavo.sganzerla@dal.ca
Research coordinator phone: 902.483.4995

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