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LIFE_CO_COVID19_unexposed_1m_postboost

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Population

LIFE-CO - COVID-19 unexposed

The population is composed of unexposed to COVID-19 residents of two a long-term care facility (LTCF) campuses; Northwood campuses and the St. Vincent campus, in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Selection Criteria

Newborns

Twins

Countries

Canada

Territory

Halifax

Ethnic Origin

Health Status

Other Criteria

Inclusion:
Resident of a long-term care facility;
Able to provide consent either directly by the participant, or surrogate in the event of a medical emergency and/or subject who is not capable of providing informed consent;
Able to answer clinical questions and provide medical history directly (the patient) or via a surrogate.

Supplementary Information about selection criteria

4 LTCF located in Halifax, Bedford and Chester, Nova Scotia.

Recruitment

Sources of recruitment

Specific population

Specific Population

Other specific population : LTCF Residents

Supplementary Information

The study opportunity was advised by medical leadership through written letter and by word of mouth to all long-term care facility residents and their substitute decision makers (SDM) (for those who are unable to provide informed consent). Those residents or SDM who consent to talk with the study team then are contacted by a study team member.

Number of Participants

Number of Participants: 250
Number of Participants with Biological Samples: 250
Supplementary Information about selection criteria: A subset of the Wave 2 low prevalence cohort (N=60) will be examined for T and B cell immunity and the remainder will be biobanked for future studies aimed at understanding immunity and biomarkers in vulnerable older persons.

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Data Collection Event

LIFE-CO - COVID-19 unexposed - 1-month post-boost

Blood samples were collected by fingerstick for dried blood spot for serology. Information about recent and current medications, COVID-19 assessment like test, symptoms, exposures; vaccination record and routine laboratory testing was collected from resident’s charts.

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Collected Dataset / LIFE_CO_COVID19_unexposed_1m_postboost

LIFE_CO_COVID19_unexposed_1m_postboost

Population

LIFE-CO - COVID-19 unexposed

Data Collection Event

LIFE-CO - COVID-19 unexposed - 1-month post-boost

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