Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Have received pentavalent botulinum toxoid (or pentavalent botulinum toxoid and rBV
A/B) for occupational protection under BB IND 0161 (or BB-IND-0161 and IND 015155)
2. Be 18 to 69 years old at the time of consent
3. Be healthy and have an acceptable medical history that will not interfere with the
objectives of the study
4. Meet the participant suitability requirements and recommendations for source plasma
donors outlined in Appendix A.
5. If female, and of childbearing potential, have a negative pregnancy test at screening
and within 24 hours prior to vaccination and must not plan to become pregnant until
after the last plasma donation or until the Week 12 visit ([whichever occurs last].
6. Have the ability to understand the requirements of the study, have provided written
informed consent as evidenced by signature on an informed consent form (ICF) approved
by the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects, and have agreed to abide by the
study restrictions and to return for the required assessments
7. Agree to complete the participant home diary on a daily basis for 7 days post
vaccination, as well as to report any adverse events and concomitant medications
during the study period
8. Have provided written authorization for use and disclosure of protected health
information
9. Agree not to donate blood or blood products (outside of study procedures) until after
the last plasma donation or until the Week 12 visit (whichever occurs last)
10. Have personal health insurance
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Be pregnant or nursing
2. Have a history of laboratory evidence of syphilis, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome,
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, or infection with human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) 1 or
2, human T-cell lymphotropic virus 1, hepatitis B virus (HBV), or hepatitis C virus
(HCV)
3. Have had a prior severe (Grade 3 or higher) local or severe (Grade 3 or higher)
systemic reaction to last immunization with pentavalent botulinum toxoid or a prior
severe immediate hypersensitivity reaction or severe systemic reaction to last
vaccination on Day 0 with rBV A/B
4. Have known allergy to aluminum, yeast, or other components of the vaccine
5. Have donated one or more units of blood or undergone plasmapheresis within 49 days of
the Vaccination Visit (Day 0)
6. Have received blood product or immunoglobulin within 6 months prior to study entry or
plans to receive such products during the study period (exclusive of returned red
blood cells as part of the plasmapheresis procedure). For participants who choose to
donate plasma, this will apply until their last plasma donation or at the Week 12
visit (whichever occurs last)
7. Have received licensed nonliving vaccine within 14 days prior to study entry, or
licensed live vaccine within 60 days prior to study entry
8. Have received investigational products (drugs, biologics, vaccines, or implantable
devices) 60 days prior to study entry or plans to receive experimental products at any
time during the study period. For participants who choose to donate plasma, this will
apply until their last plasma donation or at the Week 12 visit (whichever occurs last)
9. Have received prescription immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory agents, including
parenteral, inhaled, or oral corticosteroids within 3 months of study entry or plans
on receiving such therapy at any time during the study period [For participants who
choose to donate plasma, this will apply until their last plasma donation or at the
Week 12 visit (whichever occurs last)], with the exceptions mentioned below
- Participants who have used prescription topical steroids may be enrolled 2 weeks
after the therapy is completed
- Intra-articular, bursal, or tendon injectable steroids are permitted
- Any over-the-counter topical steroid use is permitted
- Ophthalmic and intranasal steroids are permitted
10. Have received cytotoxic therapy at any time in the previous 5 years before study entry
11. Have an active systemic or recurrent disease that would place the participant at
unacceptable risk of injury, require hospitalization, or require surgical intervention
(This includes active mental illness or history of mental illness not responsive to
treatment.)
12. Have a history of alcohol or drug abuse or dependence within 12 months of study entry
13. Have past, present, or suspected illicit injection drug use
14. Have inflammatory, vasculitic, or rheumatic disease, including systemic lupus
erythematosus, polymyalgia rheumatica, rheumatoid arthritis, or scleroderma (Stable
osteoarthritis treated with physical therapy and nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs
is not an exclusion criterion.)
15. Have any acute or chronic neuromuscular or neurologic disorder
16. Have clinically confirmed hepatic or renal insufficiency
17. Have uncontrolled hypertension, as defined a systolic blood pressure greater than 160
mmHg and diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 mmHg
18. Have moderate to severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other
significant pulmonary disease
19. Have a seizure disorder
20. Have moderate or severe illness or oral temperature of 100.4°F or greater within 3
days of Vaccination Visit (Day 0)
21. Be unsuitable for participation in this study for any reason, as assessed by the
investigator
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