Will – Interview 22
Will took part in a Swine Flu Vaccine Trial approximately 12 months ago. Will enjoyed taking part and likes helping others.
Will’s mother consented for Will to take part in a Swine Flu Vaccine Trial in 2009 after receiving an email at her workplace asking for volunteers. The trial took place at a local hospital and they had to make three visits. The first visit was a lot of information gathering and explanations about the trial and what it involved. It also included a blood test and a ja. However, because the visit took a long time, Will says he found it too long and got a little bit bored but not too muc. There were things to do there including Nintendo’s. The second visit involved having a ja and the third visit was another blood test.
He says he, didn’t feel a thin and didn’t mind having the jabs or the blood tests. Although he does say that when having the first blood test he was a bit nervous. Will says that all the nurses and doctors at the hospital were nice. In between the visits, Will had to keep a daily diary of how he felt and if he experienced any headaches or aches in the arm.
When asked why he agreed to take part, Will says Because I like helping Because the visits were scheduled at weekends, this meant Will did not have to miss any school. At the final visit he was given a monetary reward which was both unexpected and a surprise. Overall Will enjoyed taking part and would consider, with his parents, in taking part in a similar trial.