Participate in our Study

Joining PREVENT is easy and helps advance critical research on respiratory viruses.

Step 1: Check Eligibility

• Participants must be [age range] and live in San Diego County.
• No prior history of respiratory illness is required—both healthy individuals and those with past infections are encouraged to enroll.

Step 2: Complete the Enrollment Form

• Sign up online [MISSING: Link to enrollment form] or visit one of our partner locations [MISSING: List of partner locations].
• If preferred, call us at [MISSING: Phone number] to enroll over the phone or request a mailed form.

Step 3: Attend Your Enrollment Visit

• A brief visit (in-person or virtual) will include a study overview, consent form, and initial health questionnaire.
• Some participants may provide an initial nasal swab or blood sample (optional).

Step 4: Start Participating

• You’ll receive weekly symptom check-ins via text or email.
• If you develop symptoms, we may ask for a nasal swab sample to test for respiratory viruses.
• A subset of participants will be invited for immune response testing through optional blood samples.

Questions? Email us at study@preventcohorts.org or visit our office at [MISSING: Address]. For general questions, email us at: info@preventcohorts.org. You can learn more about the scientists behind PREVENT here.

PREVENT is looking for diverse participants across different age groups, backgrounds, and health conditions.

You can participate if:
✔ You live in San Diego County.
✔ You are [MISSING: Age eligibility criteria].
✔ You are willing to complete brief weekly symptom check-ins.

You cannot participate if:
✖ You are currently hospitalized or in long-term care.
✖ You have [MISSING: Any exclusion criteria, e.g., recent respiratory illness, immunocompromised conditions?].

Still unsure? Contact us at [MISSING: Phone number] or study@preventcohorts.org for more details.

By joining PREVENT, you:

• Receive free respiratory virus testing when you have symptoms.
• Contribute to cutting-edge research that improves public health policies.
• Help scientists develop better vaccines, treatments, and prevention strategies.
• Gain insights into your own health through ongoing monitoring.

Participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time.

Do I need to be sick to join?

No. We need participants who are both healthy and those who experience symptoms, so we can compare and track infections over time.

How long does the study last?

Each participant is enrolled for [MISSING: Duration of participation], but you can choose to withdraw at any time.

What happens if I move away?

If you relocate outside San Diego County, we may need to discontinue your participation. Please contact us at [MISSING: Phone/email] to discuss your options.

Will I receive test results?

Yes. If you test positive for a respiratory virus, we will notify you via [MISSING: Notification method, e.g., phone, email, online portal].

Can my family participate?

Yes! We encourage households to join, especially for our household transmission studies. Family members can sign up together or separately.