Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute

KPWHRI is inviting Kaiser Permanente Washington members age 65 and older join a study testing a vaccine against the bacteria Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff for short. Infection with C. diff can cause severe diarrhea, usually during or after antibiotic use. Older adults tend to be more susceptible, especially if they have been in the hospital or had frequent medical visits.

Researchers begin trial of C. diff vaccine KPWHRI is inviting Kaiser Permanente Washington members age 65 and older to take part.