Researchers at the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health are conducting a study to gather information about the risks of traveler’s diarrhea. The information gained in this study may be used to make vaccine recommendations to help protect future travelers from gastrointestinal illness.
We are currently looking for study participants who meet the following criteria:
- Planning international travel to destinations other than Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand or Japan
- OR Planning a cruse with at least one port of call outside the US
- The trip must be between 3 and 14 days
- At least 18 years of age
- Members of travel groups may participate independent of the participation of other group members
Participation in the study may include:
- One pre-travel study visit at Emory University or Travel Well
- Collection or pre-travel and post-travel stool samples
- Completion of a daily diary during travel and 3 post-travel entries
- Follow up phone calls at 3 and 6 months after travel
- Study participants will be compensated up to $185 for their time
For more information please call or email:
470-218-5886 • NorovirusStudy@emory.edu