Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Compare the Safety, Tolerability, Immunogenicity and Efficacy of One Dose and Two Doses of a Liquid Formulation of Influenza Virus Vaccine, Trivalent, Types A & B, Live Cold-Adapted (CAIV-T) Compared With Placebo in Healthy Children
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of the liquid formulation of CAIV-T against culture confirmed influenza illness in healthy children aged at least 6 months and less than 36 months.


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A: Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or female age 18 to 49 years, inclusive, on the day of randomization (reached his or her eighteenth year birthday but not yet reached his or her 50th year birthday) at the time of the dose of blinded investigational product
* Written informed consent and any locally required authorization obtained from the subject prior to performing any protocol-related procedures, including screening evaluations
* Females of child-bearing potential, (ie, unless surgically sterile \[eg, bilateral tubal ligation, bilateral oophorectomy, or hysterectomy\], had a sterile male partner, was at least 1 year post-menopausal, or practiced abstinence) must have used an effective method of avoiding pregnancy (including oral, transdermal, or implanted contraceptives, intrauterine device, female condom with spermicide, diaphragm with spermicide, cervical cap, or use of a condom with spermicide by the sexual partner) for 30 days prior to the first dose of investigational product, and must have agreed to continue using such precautions for 60 days after the dose of investigational product. In addition, the subject must also have had a negative urine or blood pregnancy test at screening and, if screening and Day 0 did not occur on the same day, on the day of vaccination prior to randomization. Investigator judgment was required to assess a female subject's capability of pregnancy.
* Healthy by medical history and physical examination OR presence of stable underlying chronic medical condition for which hospitalization was not required in the previous year
* Able to complete follow-up period of 180 days post dose of vaccine as required by the protocol
* Subject available by telephone
* Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the protocol, as judged by the investigator

Exclusion Criteria:

* Acute illness or evidence of significant active infection at randomization
* Fever ≥ 100.4°F (38°C) at randomization
* History of asthma
* Any drug therapy from 15 days prior to randomization or expected drug therapy through 30 days post dose with the exception of contraceptives or chronic medications that were well tolerated and were not initiated and/or did not have a dosage change within 90 days of randomization.
* Previous medical history or evidence of an intercurrent illness that might have compromised the safety of the subject in the study
* Current or expected receipt of immunosuppressive medications (inhaled and topical corticosteroids were permitted) including corticosteroids (≥ 20 mg/day of prednisone equivalent given daily or on alternate days for ≥ 14 days) within a 30-day window around dose of investigational product Note: topical corticosteroids for uncomplicated dermatitis were permitted according to the judgment of the investigator; topical calcineurin inhibitors were permitted in accordance with their package insert at entry and during study participation.
* Receipt of immunoglobulin or blood products within 90 days before randomization into the study or expected receipt during study participation
* Receipt of any investigational drug therapy or standard vaccine within 30 days before the dose of investigational product in this study through 30 days after the dose of investigational product (use of licensed agents for indications not listed in the package insert was permitted)
* Any known immunosuppressive condition or immune deficiency disease including known or suspected infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
* History of allergic disease or reactions likely to be exacerbated by any component of the investigational product including allergy to eggs, egg proteins, gentamicin, or gelatin; or serious, life threatening, or severe reactions to previous influenza vaccinations
* History of Guillain-Barré syndrome
* Use of antiviral agents with activity against influenza virus (including amantadine, rimantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir) within 30 days prior to dose of investigational product or anticipated use within 30 days after vaccination
* Known or suspected mitochondrial encephalomyopathy
* Lactating woman
* History of alcohol or drug abuse that, in the opinion of the investigator, would have affected the subject's safety or compliance with study
* Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would have interfered with evaluation of the investigational product or interpretation of subject safety or study results
* Employees of the clinical study site or any other individuals involved with the conduct of the study, or immediate family members of such individuals
B: Inclusion Criteria :

All subjects:

* Provision of Informed Consent Form signed by the subject's parent(s)/legal representative (and by an independent witness if required by local regulations). In addition, provision of Assent Form signed by subjects aged 7 to 9 years
* Subject and parent/guardian are able to attend all scheduled visits and to comply with all trial procedures

Subjects aged 3 to 9 years:

* Healthy children aged 3 to 9 years on the day of inclusion

Subjects aged 6 to 35 months:

* Healthy infants and toddlers aged 6 to 35 months on the day of inclusion
* Born at full term of pregnancy (≥ 37 weeks) and with a birth weight ≥ 2.5 kg

Exclusion Criteria :

* Participation in another clinical trial investigating a vaccine, drug, medical device, or a medical procedure in the 4 weeks preceding the first trial vaccination
* Planned participation in another clinical trial during the present trial period
* Receipt of any vaccine in the 4 weeks preceding the trial vaccination
* Planned receipt of any vaccine prior to the Day 42 blood sample
* Receipt of blood or blood-derived products in the past 3 months which might interfere with the assessment of immune response
* Known or suspected congenital or acquired immunodeficiency, immunosuppressive therapy such as anti-cancer chemotherapy or radiation therapy within the preceding 6 months, or long-term systemic corticosteroid therapy (prednisone or equivalent for more than 2 consecutive weeks within the past 3 months)
* Self-reported seropositivity for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B surface antigen, or Hepatitis C
* Known systemic hypersensitivity to any of the vaccine components, or history of a life-threatening reaction to the vaccine(s) used in the trial or to a vaccine containing any of the same substances
* Self reported thrombocytopenia contraindicating intramuscular (IM) vaccination
* Bleeding disorder or receipt of anticoagulants in the 3 weeks preceding inclusion contraindicating IM vaccination
* Deprived of freedom by an administrative or court order, or in an emergency setting, or hospitalized involuntarily
* Chronic illness that in the opinion of the investigator, is at a stage where it might interfere with trial conduct or completion
* Employees of the investigator or study center, with direct involvement in the proposed study or other studies under the direction of that investigator or study center, as well as family members of the employees or the investigator.
* Any confirmed case of influenza (including swine-origin A/H1N1 Influenza) since March 2009
* Personal or family history of Guillain-Barré syndrome
* Active neoplastic disease or a history of any hematologic malignancy
* Known seizure/epilepsy history and/or taking anti-seizure medication
* Receipt of psychiatric drugs. Subjects receiving a single antidepressant drug and stable for at least 3 months prior to enrollment, without decompensating symptoms will be allowed to enroll in the study
* Febrile illness (temperature ≥ 100.4°F \[≥ 38.0°C\]) or moderate or severe acute illness/infection (according to investigator judgment) on the day of vaccination
C: Inclusion Criteria: (First Season)

* who is aged at least 6 months and less than 36 months of age at the time of enrollment;
* who is in good health as determined by medical history, physical examination and clinical judgement;
* whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have provided written informed consent after the nature of the study has been explained;
* who, along with their parent(s)/legal guardian(s), will be available until the completion of the first season's surveillance phase;
* whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s), can be reached by study staff for the post-vaccination contacts \[telephone, clinic or home visit\].

(Second Season)

* who was enrolled into the first season of the trial and received at least one vaccination in the primary series;
* who completed the safety and efficacy evaluations during the first season surveillance phase;
* who is in good health as determined by medical history, physical examination and clinical judgement;
* whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have provided written informed consent for the second season of the trial after the nature of the study has been explained;
* who, along with their parent(s)/legal guardian(s), will be available until the completion of the second season's surveillance phase;
* whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s), can be reached by study staff for the post-vaccination contacts \[telephone, clinic or home visit\].

Exclusion Criteria: (First Season)

* whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) are perceived to be unavailable or difficult to contact for evaluation or study visits during the study period;
* with any serious chronic disease (e.g., with signs of cardiac or renal failure or severe malnutrition), including progressive neurological disease;
* with Down's syndrome or other known cytogenetic disorders;
* with a known or suspected disease of the immune system or those receiving immunosuppressive therapy, including systemic corticosteroids;
* who received any blood products, including immunoglobulin, in the period from six months prior to vaccination through to the conclusion of the study;
* for whom there is intent to administer any other investigational vaccine or agent from one month prior to enrollment through to the conclusion of the study;
* have an immunosuppressed or an immunocompromised individual living in the same household;
* who, at any time prior to entry into this study, received a dose of any influenza vaccine (commercial or investigational);
* who, in the two weeks prior to entry into this study, received a dose of any influenza treatment (commercial or investigational);
* with a documented history of hypersensitivity to egg or egg protein or any other component of the assigned study vaccine;
* with a clinically confirmed respiratory illness with wheezing within two weeks prior to enrollment;
* who received aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) or aspirin-containing products in the two weeks prior to enrollment or for which use is anticipated during the study;
* who were administered any live virus vaccine within one month prior to enrollment or expected to receive another live virus vaccine within one month of vaccination in this study;
* with any medical conditions that in the opinion of the investigator might interfere with interpretation of the study results.

If any of these criteria are met following enrolment, the subject will be excluded from subsequent vaccine dosing.

Note: Pregnancy in a household member or any person who has regular contact with the subject is not a contraindication to the enrollment or ongoing participation of the subject in the study.

(Second Season)

* whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) are perceived to be unavailable or difficult to contact for evaluation or study visits during the study period;
* with any serious chronic disease (e.g., with signs of cardiac or renal failure or severe malnutrition), including progressive neurological disease;
* with Down's syndrome or other known cytogenetic disorders;
* with a known or suspected disease of the immune system or those receiving immunosuppressive therapy, including systemic corticosteroid of a dose equivalent to 2 mg/kg/day or greater of prednisolone or equivalent to a total of 20 mg/day or greater for children who weigh more than 10 kg, for more than 14 days duration until 2 weeks after corticosteroids have been discontinued;
* who received any blood products, including immunoglobulin, in the period from six months prior to the second season vaccination through to the conclusion of the study;
* for whom there is intent to administer any other investigational vaccine or agent from one month prior to the second season vaccination through to the conclusion of the study;
* have an immunosuppressed or an immunocompromised individual living in the same household;
* who, at any time prior to entry into this study, received a dose of any influenza vaccine (commercial or investigational) with the exception of the primary series of study vaccine (CAIV-T/placebo);
* who, in the two weeks prior to receiving the second season vaccination, received a dose of any influenza treatment (commercial or investigational);
* with a documented history of hypersensitivity to egg or egg protein or any other component of the assigned study vaccine (CAIV-T/placebo);
* with a clinically confirmed respiratory illness with wheezing within two weeks prior to receiving the second season vaccination;
* who received aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) or aspirin-containing products in the two weeks prior to receiving the second season vaccination or for which use is anticipated during the study;
* who were administered any live virus vaccine within one month prior to receiving the second season vaccination or expected to receive another live virus vaccine within one month of receiving the second season vaccination;
* with any medical conditions that in the opinion of the investigator might interfere with interpretation of the study results.

Note: Pregnancy in a household member or any person who has regular contact with the subject is not a contraindication to the enrollment or ongoing participation of the subject in the study.
D: Inclusion Criteria:

* Healthy male or female child at least 24 months of age and no older than 59 months of age at the time of study vaccination.
* A child whose parent or guardian's primary residence, at the time of study vaccinations, is within the Kamalapur surveillance site catchment area or Matlab service area and who intends to be present in the area for the duration of the trial.
* A child whose parent or legal guardian is willing to provide written informed consent prior to the participant's study vaccination.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Has any serious, active, medical conditions, including: a chronic disease of any body system, chronic infections such as tuberculosis, genetic disorders, such as Down's syndrome or other cytogenetic disorder, known or suspected disease of the immune system.
* Is receiving immunosuppressive agents, including systemic corticosteroids, during the month prior to study vaccination.
* Has a history of documented hypersensitivity to eggs or other components of the vaccine (including gelatin, sorbitol, lactalbumin and chicken protein), or with life-threatening reactions to previous influenza vaccinations.
* Has ever received influenza vaccine (LAIV or inactivated).
* History of Guillain-Barre syndrome
* Is receiving aspirin therapy or aspirin-containing therapy currently or two weeks before.
* Lives in household with somebody currently participating in a respiratory vaccination or antiviral study.
* Has current or past participation (within 2 months of trial enrollment visit) in any clinical trial involving a drug or biologic with activity against respiratory disease.
* History of a previous severe allergic reaction with generalized urticarial, angioedema, or anaphylaxis.
* Has any condition determined by investigator as likely to interfere with evaluation of the vaccine or be a significant potential health risk to the child or make it unlikely that the child would complete the study

Temporary Inclusion Contraindications:

* Concurrent febrile illness (measured temperature 38 degrees C axillary).
* Active wheezing illness

Answer: C