SHIELD-Utah Study

The University of Utah recently launched a new study, called SHIELD-Utah (Study of Healthcare Workers and First Responders Investigating Effects Systemic and Local of COVID-19 Vaccine Doses), to compare the short-term side effects of the mRNA and Novavax COVID-19 vaccines — and we are looking for healthcare workers to participate.

Who can participate:

• Must be 18+
• Must be employed as a full-time or part-time healthcare worker or first responder who has direct face-to-face contact (defined as being within 3 feet, or about an arm’s length) with patients at least 20 hours a week
• Must have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in the past four years.

Participation involves:

• Schedule and attend appointment at our clinic
• At appointment, complete eligibility questionnaire and receive choice of Novavax 2024-2025 updated COVID-19 vaccine or Pfizer 2024-2025 updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
• Complete a brief online survey on both the second and seventh days after vaccination regarding short-term side effects such as arm soreness, fatigue, fever, and headaches
• Receive up to $120 e-gift cards in compensation

If you are interested in learning more about SHIELD-Utah or enrolling, visit SHIELDUtah.com.

Thank you,

SHIELD-Utah study team

Call or text us: 801-203-0320

Email us: SHIELDUtah@utah.edu

An Institutional Review Board responsible for protecting people who take part in research studies has reviewed the SHIELD-Utah study to ensure that it follows federal rules designed to protect the rights and welfare of research participants.