TEST PROCEDURE - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Why your school?
For this study, we are inviting about 2,500 students who attend school in the canton of Zurich. Your school and your class were chosen randomly, this means by chance like in a lottery.
How does the corona antibody test work?
If you decide to participate, your parents should also agree and fill out a consent form. We will then invite you to participate in our tests at three different school periods: in June 2020, in October/November 2020 and in March / April 2021. The tests will always take place in the gym or another big room at your school. Here’s what you have to do:
First, you spit twice into a tube.
Then we take some blood from you. If you wish, you can get an adhesive tape with an ointment that makes your skin numb so that the stitch doesn’t hurt.
You and your parents will fill out a questionnaire at home. We can also do this on the day of the test, together with you and your parents if you prefer.
The test is completely safe for you. Your parents can also be present during the blood collection if the school allows. If this is not possible, please contact us by email or hotline.
In the video you can see how the whole thing works. You can watch a film with girls or with boys.
Do you have to take part?
No one's forcing you to take part. It's all voluntary. That means that you only join if you and your parents agree. If you change your mind and suddenly don't want to take part anymore, that’s not a problem - you don't have to justify this and there won’t be any negative consequences for you.
What is the benefit of participating in the study?
You help us researchers at the University of Zurich to find out important information about the coronavirus. As a thank you, you will receive a small thank-you gift after each participation (for a total of three times).
Who can you contact if you have any questions?
The best way to ask your questions is to phone or email the study director, she will be happy to answer your questions:
Director of Studies
Prof. Dr. med. Susi Kriemler
Study email
corona-schulen@ebpi.uzh.ch
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