Again, the aeration rate may be changed by adjusting the depth of liquid in the tank, thus raising or lowering the submergence of the rotor. In this system a blower (compressor) is used to supply air at low pressure into a piping arrangement with air diffusers submerged near the floor of the aeration tank. The diffusers break the air flow into small bubbles from which oxygen is transferred to the liquid as the bubbles rise to the surface. Increasing the amount of time the bubble is in contact with the liquid increases the oxygen transfer efficiency. Aeration tanks are also sometimes configured to cause a rolling motion of the liquid in the tank, again to keep the air bubbles in contact with the mixed liquor for as long a time as possible. Centrifugal blowers are used in nearly all medium to large activated sludge plants. The volume of air pumped is variable within a range, adjusted by controlling an Inlet Guide Vane (throttling valve on the suction side of the blower). As the rotating lobes rotate, a fixed volume of air is displaced each time the lobes come together. Unlike centrifugal blowers, the air output of positive displacement blowers cannot be varied by use of throttling valves. Air output may only be changed by changing the speed at which the blower operates, for instance by changing pulley size on blower or motor. Blower Maintenance Whether centrifugal or positive displacement, blowers are difficult and expensive to repair, largely due to the fact that they operate at high speed and are machined to very close tolerance. Wastewater treatment plant shops are seldom equipped to perform major repairs on this type of equipment, and usually contract for this work to be done. Improperly maintained air filters which results in suction side air restrictions, or leaks which allow dust to enter the blower are damaging to either type of blower. Piping Piping which connects the blower to the air diffusion system at the aeration tank may be either a simple drop pipe extending from the deck of the aeration tank to the floor of the tank, or may be a swing type system. The advantage of the swing system is that hinges in the piping allow the operator to retrieve a bank of aerators out of the tank using a crane on the deck of the tank when diffuser maintenance is needed. Needless to say, this operation requires an adequate crew and careful observance of all safety considerations. As pressurized air from the blower flows from the air header through a small orifice in the diffuser the air is broken up into small bubbles. The diffusers are generally made of plastic or stainless steel and provide good mixing and aeration with minimal head loss. These diffusers are resistant to plugging and may operate for long periods of time with minimal maintenance. Reported Standard Oxygen Transfer Efficiency in clean water for coarse bubble diffusers varies from 9% to 13% at 15 feet of submergence. Actual Oxygen Transfer Rates range from about 1 to 2 pounds of oxygen per horsepower hour, depending on the type of diffuser and the configuration of the aeration tank. Given that power costs to operate the aeration system in an activated sludge plant make up a very large part of the annual budget for the facility, the need to maximize the efficiency of aeration systems is obvious. Reported Standard Oxygen Transfer Efficiency varies widely depending on the type of diffuser, ranging from 13% to 40% in clean water at 15 feet of submergence. Again, it should be noted that actual transfer efficiency in wastewater will be lower than in clean water, especially as the system ages. Early fine bubble diffusers included porous socks that were tied over coarse bubble diffusers. These met with limited success, as it was not unusual for the operator to find many of the socks floating in the aeration tank a short time after installation. Porous plate diffusers were also developed which significantly improved oxygen transfer, but often plugged and became maintenance intensive. Currently there are several suppliers of fine bubble diffusers on the market, and many activated sludge plants around Michigan have converted coarse bubble systems to fine bubble systems.
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Cleaning can be accomplished in several ways, but most often involves an operator with a broom. Hosing the slime growths off is probably safer and faster but may not be as effective. This may be effective, but care must be taken to avoid causing a chlorine residual in the effluent that exceeds the limit in the discharge permit. This has proven to be effective and certainly much easier than manually cleaning the clarifier. Usually the brushes are spring loaded, and can be disengaged so that the operator can control whether or not they contact the clarifier surfaces, minimizing wear on the brushes. These systems are commercially available, but some facilities have designed and installed their own cleaning brushes. This is a fairly simple and effective method, but it does limit access when the need for cleaning or maintenance arises. Many plants have installed aluminum or fiberglass covers on the secondary clarifiers. The covers allow easy access to the clarifiers and provide a much more comfortable working situation when working on the clarifier in cold weather. Clarifier Loading Clarifiers, like most wastewater treatment processes, are designed to treat a given amount of wastewater. Flows in excess of that design value will result in loss of efficiency and solids in the clarifier effluent. Hydraulic loading refers to the number of gallons going into the clarifier as it relates to the size of the clarifier. This is typically expressed in hours, with a design value usually between 2 and 3 hours. Design values for average flow conditions are usually in the range of 400 to 800 gallons per day per square foot. If clarifier effluent suspended solids are excessive, a settleability test on the solids will help to determine whether they should have settled in the clarifier. If the solids settle in a settleometer but not in the clarifier, determination of hydraulic and solids loading on the clarifier may help to explain the problem. Nitrogen the Nitrogen Cycle Nitrogen may be a concern for environmental reasons as well as for public heath reasons, depending on the form or compound that the nitrogen is in. Nitrite and nitrate are limited in discharges to groundwater because of they interfere with the respiration process in infants, causing a condition known as "blue baby syndrome" or methemoglobinemia. Nitrite is a concern in the operation of wastewater treatment plants in which chlorine is used as a disinfectant in that the nitrite causes a large chlorine demand. Nitrogen exists in many forms which transform continually in the environment and in wastewater treatment plants. The Nitrogen Cycle diagram below illustrates these forms and the various transformations that occur. Understanding the nitrogen cycle will be important for wastewater treatment plant operators, especially when working with facilities where nitrification and/or denitrification are required. Lightning oxidizes this nitrogen gas to nitrate which becomes fertilizer for plants. Fertilizer manufacturers also convert nitrogen gas to nitrate (2) and to ammonia (5). Nitrate and ammonia in water and soil are used by plants as fertilizer, and some plants take up (fix) nitrogen directly from the air (3). As plants take up nitrogen and as animals consume plants (4), nitrogen becomes an essential component of every cell of every living plant and animal; it is one of the key elements required for survival, being used to build proteins and other complex organic molecules. As animals metabolize food, and when the animal dies and decomposes, byproducts also decompose to release ammonia. From the diagram this far, atmospheric nitrogen has become part of plants and animals to form organic nitrogen compounds. It is obvious that the influent to every wastewater treatment plant treating domestic wastes will contain nitrogen in two main forms, organic nitrogen and ammonia/ammonium. This is an important term, since it is a measurement of the nitrogen in wastewater that will be available to the biomass. At this point the cycle has been completed; nitrogen gas originating in the atmosphere has been returned to the atmosphere.
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The common household products that are misused as inhalants are legally available for their intended and legitimate uses. Many state legislatures have attempted to deter youth who buy legal products to get high by placing restriction on the sale of these products to minors. Even though some substances are not currently controlled by the Controlled Substances Act, they pose risks to individuals who abuse them. These drugs are illicitly produced with the intent of developing substances that differ slightly from controlled substances in their chemical structure while retaining their pharmacological effects. These substances are commonly known as designer drugs and fall under several drug categories. These substances are often marketed as "bath salts," "research chemicals," "plant food," "glass cleaner," and labeled "not for human consumption," in order to circumvent application of the Controlled Substance Analogue Enforcement Act. Websites have listed products containing these synthetic stimulants as "plant food" or "bath salts," however, the powdered form is also compressed in gelatin capsules. The synthetic stimulants are sold at smoke shops, head shops, convenience stores, adult book stores, gas stations, and on Internet sites and often labeled "not for human consumption. Synthetic cathinones are manufactured in East Asia and have been distributed at wholesale levels throughout Europe, North America, Australia, and other parts of the world. They can also be taken orally, smoked, or put into a solution and injected into veins. These synthetic substances are abused for their desired effects, such as euphoria and alertness. Other effects that have been reported from the use of these drugs include psychological effects such as confusion, acute psychosis, agitation, combativeness, aggressive, violent, and selfdestructive behavior. Another synthetic cathinone, N-ethylbentylone, was temporarily controlled in 2018. Other synthetic cathinones may be subject to prosecution under the Controlled Substance Analogue Enforcement Act which allows these dangerous substances to be treated as Schedule I controlled substances if certain criteria can be met. Adverse or toxic effects associated with the abuse of cathinones, including synthetic cathinones, include rapid heartbeat; hypertension; hyperthermia; prolonged dilation of the pupil of the eye; breakdown of muscle fibers that leads to release of muscle fiber contents into bloodstream; teeth grinding; sweating; headaches; palpitations; seizures; as well as paranoia, hallucinations, and delusions. In addition to effects above, reports of death from individuals abusing drugs in this class indicate the seriousness of the risk users are taking when ingesting these products. These designer synthetic drugs are from the synthetic cannabinoid class of drugs that are often marketed and sold under the guise of "herbal incense" or "potpourri. Since 2009, law enforcement has encountered hundreds of different synthetic cannabinoids that are being sold as "legal" alternatives to marijuana. These products are being abused for their psychoactive properties and are packaged without information as to their health and safety risks. Synthetic cannabinoids are sold as "herbal incense" and "potpourri" under names like K2 and Spice, as well as many other names, at small convenience stores, head shops, gas stations, and via the Internet from both domestic and international sources. These products are labeled "not for human consumption" in an attempt to shield the manufacturers, distributors, and retail sellers from criminal prosecution. This type of marketing is nothing more than a means to make dangerous, psychoactive substances widely available to the public. There are numerous and various street names of synthetic cannabinoids as drug manufacturers try to appeal and entice youth and young adults by labeling these products with exotic and extravagant names. Nice Guy, Ninja, Zohai, Dream, Genie, Sence, Smoke, Skunk, Serenity, Yucatan, Fire, and Crazy Clown. These chemical compounds are generally found in bulk powder form, and then dissolved in solvents, such as acetone, before being applied to dry plant material to make the "herbal incense" products. After local distributors apply the drug to the dry plant material, they package it for retail distribution, again without pharmaceutical-grade chemical purity standards, as these have no accepted medical use, and ignoring any control mechanisms to prevent contamination or to ensure a consistent, uniform concentration of the powerful and dangerous drug in each package. The bulk powder can also be dissolved in solution intended to be used in e-cigarette or other vaping devices. The vast majority of synthetic cannabinoids are manufactured in Asia without manufacturing requirements or quality control standards. The bulk products are smuggled into the United States typically as misbranded imports and have no legitimate medical or industrial use. Spraying or mixing the synthetic cannabinoids on plant material provides a vehicle for the most common route of administration - smoking (using a pipe, a water pipe, or rolling the drug-laced plant material in cigarette papers).
Considerations: To provide all of the nutrients and potential health benefits that vary across different types of vegetables, the Healthy U. Vegetables should be consumed in a nutrient-dense form, with limited additions such as salt, butter, or creamy sauces. Fruits Healthy Intake: Healthy eating patterns include fruits, especially whole fruits. Although fruit juice can be part of healthy eating patterns, it is lower than whole fruit in dietary fiber and when consumed in excess can contribute extra calories. Therefore, at least half of the recommended amount of fruits should come from whole fruits. Also, when selecting canned fruit, choose options that are lowest in added sugars. Similar to juice, when consumed in excess, dried fruits can contribute extra calories. Key Nutrient Contributions: Among the many nutrients fruits provide are dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Sweetened juice products with minimal juice content, such as juice drinks, are considered to be sugarsweetened beverages rather than fruit juice because they are primarily composed of water with added sugars (see the Added Sugars section). The percent of juice in a beverage may be found on the package label, such as "contains 25% juice" or "100% fruit juice. At least half of this amount should be whole grains (see the How To Make at Least Half of Grains Whole Grains call-out box). Key Nutrient Contributions: Whole grains are a source of nutrients, such as dietary fiber, iron, zinc, manganese, folate, magnesium, copper, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, riboflavin, and vitamin A. Most refined grains are enriched, a process that adds back iron and four B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid). Because of this process, the term "enriched grains" is often used to describe these refined grains. Those who consume all of their grains as whole grains should include some grains, such as some whole-grain ready-to-eat breakfast cereals, that have been fortified with folic acid. This is particularly important for women who are or are capable of becoming pregnant, as folic acid fortification in the United States has been successful in reducing the incidence of neural tube defects during fetal development. Although grain products that are high in added sugars and saturated fats, such as cookies, cakes, and some snack foods, should be limited, as discussed in the Added Sugars and Saturated Fats sections, grains with some added sugars and saturated fats can fit within healthy eating patterns. How To Make at Least Half of Grains Whole Grains A food is a 100-percent whole-grain food if the only grains it contains are whole grains. The recommendation to consume at least half of total grains as whole grains can be met in a number of ways. The most direct way to meet the whole grain recommendation is to choose 100 percent whole-grain foods for at least half of all grains consumed. The relative amount of whole grain in the food can be inferred by the placement of the grain in the ingredients list. The whole grain should be the first ingredient- or the second ingredient, after water. These foods also can help people meet the whole grain recommendation, especially if a considerable proportion of the grain ingredients is whole grains. Another way to meet the recommendation to make at least half of grains whole grains is to choose products with at least 50 percent of the total weight as whole-grain ingredients. This information may help people identify food choices that have a substantial amount of whole grains. Grains Healthy Intake: Healthy eating patterns include whole grains and limit the intake of refined grains and products made with refined grains, especially those high in saturated fats, added sugars, and/or sodium, such as cookies, cakes, and some snack foods. Healthy Children, Fit Children: Answers to Common Questions From Parents About Nutrition and Fitness. Key Nutrient Contributions: the dairy group contributes many nutrients, including calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin D (in products fortified with vitamin D), riboflavin, vitamin B12, protein, potassium, zinc, choline, magnesium, and selenium. Considerations: Fat-free and low-fat (1%) dairy products provide the same nutrients but less fat (and thus, fewer calories) than higher fat options, such as 2% and whole milk and regular cheese. Fat-free or low-fat milk and yogurt, in comparison to cheese, contain less saturated fats and sodium and more potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin D. Thus, increasing the proportion of dairy intake that is fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt and decreasing the proportion that is cheese would decrease saturated fats and sodium and increase potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin D provided from the dairy group.
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Safe Work Practices Provide emergency responders and other essential personnel who may be exposed while working away from fixed facilities with alcohol-based hand rubs containing at least 60% alcohol for decontamination in the field. It is important that employers and workers plan appropriately, as it is possible that these measures will be implemented very quickly in the event of worsening outbreak conditions in certain areas. Staying informed about the latest developments and recommendations is critical, since specific guidance may change based upon evolving outbreak situations. Below are several recommended websites to access the most current and accurate information: Occupational Safety and Health Administration website: Establishing a Safety and Health Program Safety and health programs are systems that can substantially reduce the number and severity of workplace injuries and illnesses, while reducing costs to employers. On-Site consultation services are separate from enforcement and do not result in penalties or citations. For more information or to find the local On-Site Consultation office in your state, visit The Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, New Jersey, New York and Virgin Islands programs cover public employees only. Department of Labor For more information: Occupational Safety and Health Administration By killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection. Coronaviruses naturally die in hours to days in typical indoor and outdoor environments. Consider setting a schedule for routine cleaning and disinfection, as appropriate. Reopening the country also strongly relies on public health strategies, including increased testing of people for the virus, social distancing, isolation, and keeping track of how someone infected might have infected other people. This plan is part of the larger United States Government plan and focuses on cleaning and disinfecting public spaces, workplaces, businesses, schools, and can also be applied to your home. Every American has been called upon to slow the spread of the virus through social distancing and prevention hygiene, such as frequently washing your hands and wearing face coverings. Everyone also has a role in making sure our communities are as safe as possible to reopen and remain open. Normal routine cleaning with soap and water will decrease how much of the virus is on surfaces and objects, which reduces the risk of exposure. Frequent disinfection of surfaces and objects touched by multiple people is important. Do not mix bleach or other cleaning and disinfection products together-this can cause fumes that may be very dangerous to breathe in. Links to specific recommendations for many public spaces that use this framework, can be found at the end of this document. Warmer temperatures and exposure to sunlight will reduce the time the virus survives on surfaces and objects. By killing germs on a surface after cleaning, you can further lower the risk of spreading infection. If disinfectants on this list are in short supply, alternative disinfectants can be used (for example, 1/3 cup of bleach added to 1 gallon of water, or 70% alcohol solutions). This can result in shortages of appropriate products for others to use in critical situations. If you oversee staff in a workplace, your plan should include considerations about the safety of custodial staff and other people who are carrying out the cleaning or disinfecting. These people are at increased risk of being exposed to the virus and to any toxic effects of the cleaning chemicals. To protect your staff and to ensure that the products are used effectively, staff should be instructed on how to apply the disinfectants according to the label. Frequently touched surfaces and objects like light switches and doorknobs will need to be cleaned and then disinfected to further reduce the risk of germs on surfaces and objects. You should also consider what items can be moved or removed completely to reduce frequent handling or contact from multiple people. Soft and porous materials, such as area rugs and seating, may be removed or stored to reduce the challenges with cleaning and disinfecting them. Find additional reopening guidance for cleaning and disinfecting in the Reopening Decision Tool.
Cases of resistant pneumococcal pneumonia result in about 32,000 additional doctor visits and about 19,000 additional hospitalizations each year. Invasive pneumococcal disease means that bacteria invade parts of the body that are normally sterile, and when this happens, disease is usually severe, causing hospitalization or even death. The majority of cases and deaths occur among adults 50 years or older, with the highest rates among those 65 years or older. Almost everyone who gets invasive pneumococcal disease needs treatment in the hospital. Pneumococcal disease causes 4 million disease episodes and 22,000 deaths annually. Pneumococcal ear infections (otitis media) are the most common type of pneumococcal disease among children, causing 1. Each year, nearly 160,000 children younger than 5 years old see a doctor or are admitted to the hospital with pneumococcal pneumonia. Among adults, over 600,000 seek care for or are hospitalized with pneumococcal pneumonia. Pneumococcal pneumonia accounts for 72% of all direct medical costs for treatment of pneumococcal disease. Vaccine use has not only reduced the burden of invasive pneumococcal disease, but it has also reduced antibiotic resistance by blocking the transmission of resistant S. Achieving high vaccination coverage and encouraging appropriate antibiotic use will slow the spread of pneumococcal resistance. The very young and senior adults are most at risk for drug-resistant pneumococcal disease. Only take antibiotics prescribed for you; do not share or use leftover antibiotics. Molecular drug-resistant testing enhances but does not replace culture or conventional drug-susceptibility testing. During medical procedures when patients require catheters or ventilators or undergo surgical procedures, Staphylococcus aureus can enter the body and cause infections. When Staphylococcus aureus becomes resistant to vancomycin, there are few treatment options available because vancomycin-resistant S. Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Number of cases 13 Cases per 100,000 U. Providing states and facilities with outbreak support such as staff expertise, prevention guidelines, tools, and lab assistance. Developing tests and prevention recommendations to control drugresistant infections. Know when and what types of drug-resistant infections are present in your facility and patients. Request immediate alerts when the lab identifies drugresistant infections in your patients. Make sure your lab can accurately identify infections, and alert clinical and infection prevention staff when these bacteria are present. When transferring a patient, require staff to notify the other facility about all infections. Of these, resistance to erythromycin and the other macrolide antibiotics is of the most immediate concern. Invasive disease means that bacteria invade parts of the body that are normally sterile. When this happens, disease is usually very severe, causing hospitalization or even death. Those at highest risk for invasive disease are the elderly, those with skin lesions, young children, people in group living situations such as nursing homes, and those with underlying medical conditions, such as diabetes. For people who are allergic to penicillin, two of the alternative antibiotics, azithromycin and clarithromycin, can be used to treat strep throat. Increasing resistance to erythromycin will complicate treatment of strep throat, particularly for those who cannot tolerate penicillin. A more current concern is the increase in bacteria that show the genetic potential for becoming resistant to clindamycin. For severe, life-threatening infections, like necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock syndrome, a combination of penicillin and clindamycin is recommended for treatment.
When the Visiting Room Officer deems clothing unsuitable, the inmate will need to change clothing before the visit will be allowed. Articles which inmates are authorized to maintain in their possession during visits are one religious medallion, one wedding band, prescription glasses and one hair clip, beret or tie. All visitors and inmates are advised the introduction of contraband or the providing of assistance in an escape attempt carries a penalty of up to ten years imprisonment under Section 1791, Title 18 United States Code. Inmate visitors will report to the Camp Visiting Room to schedule their video-video time. Visitors may not wait in the parking lot or in the Camp Visiting Room until their scheduled video-visiting session. Counts Each institution will conduct, at a minimum, five official inmate counts during every 24-hour period. The inmate is expected to be standing at bedside during official counts held at 4:00pm and 9:00pm, on weekdays at 10:00am, 4:00pm, and 9:00pm on weekends and holidays, and during any emergency count. Disciplinary action will also be taken against inmates for leaving an assigned area before the count is clear. The inmate must actually be seen at all counts, even if the inmate must be awakened. Call-Outs Call-outs are a scheduling system for appointments (which include medical, dental, educational, team meetings and other activities) and are posted each day on the unit bulletin boards after 4:00pm, on the day preceding the appointment. Controlled Movement During non-working hours, movement throughout the institution will be regulated by a procedure called controlled movement. The purpose of controlled movement is to ensure all inmate movement is orderly when an institution pass system is not in effect. Controlled movement generally begins ten minutes before the hour and ends on the hour. Normally, these moves are a one way moves; meaning, "in bound" or "out bound" move. During the movement period, normally ten minutes, inmates may move from an area of the institution to another without a pass or staff escort. During the evening hours, the first controlled movement period normally begins at the conclusion of a clear official 4:00pm count. During the feeding of the evening meal, inmates can normally move to recreation yard, gymnasium, or chapel; however, you remain secured inside those areas until the next controlled movement is announced. At the conclusion of the evening meal, the Compound will be secured and a ten minute, controlled movement will commence. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, normally the first controlled movement will begin at the conclusion of the morning meal. During the feeding of the brunch meal, inmates can normally move to the recreation yard, gymnasium, or chapel; however, you must remain secured inside those areas until the next controlled movement is announced. Inmates going to Recreation and not in uniform will use the walkways by the housing units. Examples of nuisance contraband - personal property no longer permitted in the institution or sold in the commissary; altered personal property; excessive accumulation of commissary, newspapers, letters, or magazines (not stored in the locker); food items (spoiled or no longer safe for consumption); and government-issued items (which have been altered or other items made from government property without staff authorization). An inmate may not purchase, give, or receive any personal property from another inmate. Items of personal property confiscated by staff as contraband are to be inventoried and stored pending identification of the true owner (if in question) and possible disciplinary action. Shakedowns the placement of metal detection devices throughout the institutions may be necessary for the control of contraband. Staff may conduct a pat search of an inmate on a routine or random basis to control contraband. Staff may also conduct a visual search where there is reasonable belief contraband may be concealed on your person or a good opportunity for concealment has occurred. The property and living area will be left as close to the same conditions as found. Inmates are required to report fires to the nearest staff member so property and lives can be protected. Piles of trash or rags in closed areas, combustible material, items hanging from fixtures or electrical receptacles, or other hazards will not be tolerated. Unit staff assigns work and approve all job changes and the changes are posted on the Daily Change Sheet.
Has participated in an interventional clinical study within 28 days prior to the day of enrollment. Has received systemic immunosuppressants or immune-modifying drugs for >14 days in total within 6 months prior to Screening (for corticosteroids 20 mg/day of prednisone equivalent). Has received systemic immunoglobulins or blood products within 3 months prior to the day of screening. Participant Restrictions Participants must not eat or drink anything hot or cold within 10 minutes before oral temperature is taken. Screen Failures Screen failures are defined as participants who consent to participate in the clinical study but are not subsequently randomly assigned to treatment. Participants meeting the exclusion criterion #1, acutely ill or febrile prior to or at the Screening Visit (exclusion criterion #1, Section 5. At least 25% of enrolled participants, but not to exceed 40%, will be either 65 years of age or < 65 years of age and at risk at Screening. Assessments will include vital sign measurements and monitoring for local or systemic reactions (Table 14). Either on site resuscitation equipment and personnel or appropriate protocols for the rapid transport of participant to a resuscitation area/facility are required. Each vial will be individually labeled for future participant identification purposes. The refrigerator should have automated temperature recording and a 24-hour alert system in place that allows for rapid response in case of refrigerator malfunction. In addition, vaccine accountability study staff (eg, the unblinded personnel) are required to keep a temperature log to establish a record of compliance with these storage conditions. An unblinded site monitor will review the inventory and accountability log during site visits and at the completion of the study. Investigational product may be destroyed at the study site only if permitted by local regulations and authorized by the Sponsor. A Certificate of Destruction must be completed and sent to the Sponsor or designee. These personnel will have no study functions other than study vaccine management, documentation, accountability, preparation, and administration. All study participants will be followed for efficacy and safety endpoints through the remainder of planned study period and results will be summarized in an end of study report (Sections 4. Once the injection is completed, only the blinded study staff will perform further assessments and interact with the participants. The investigator will be responsible for documenting the time, date, reason for the code break, and the names of the personnel involved. Unblinded personnel will confirm that the participant has received the entire dose of vaccine. If a participant does not receive vaccine or does not receive all of the planned doses, the reason for the missed dose will be recorded. The study site is responsible for ensuring that participants comply with the study windows allowed. If a participant misses a visit, every effort should be made to contact the participant and complete a visit within the defined visit window (SoE Tables, Section 11. All safety requirements of the missed visit will be captured and included in the subsequent visit (eg, clinical laboratory testing, eDiary review for reactogenicity, immunologic testing, as applicable). Seasonal influenza vaccine administered for the current influenza season (typically October through April in the Northern Hemisphere). Antipyretics and analgesics taken prophylactically (ie, taken in the absence of any symptoms in anticipation of an injection reaction) will be recorded as such. Reported antipyretic or analgesic medications should be recorded in the source document by the site staff during the post-injection study visits or via other participant interactions (eg, phone calls). The following events constitute criteria for delay of study treatment, and if either of these events occur at the time scheduled for dosing, the participant may be injected at a later date within the time window specified in Table 14, or the participant may be discontinued from dosing at the discretion of the investigator (Section 7. Discontinuation of Study Treatment Every reasonable attempt will be made to follow up with participants for safety throughout the entire study period, even if further dosing is discontinued or the participant misses one or more visits. Unless consent is withdrawn, a participant who withdraws or is withheld from receiving the second dose of study vaccine will remain in the study and complete all scheduled visits and assessments (Section 11.
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