Feeling sick in Greater Vancouver? Find out what’s causing it. Join our PREPARED research study for free viral testing and help Canadians by contributing to scientific research.

Eligibility in British Columbia

Age 5+ with at least 2 of the following respiratory symptoms in the past 7 days:

• Rhinitis, cough, rapid breathing, wheezing, sore throat, nasal congestion, hard to breathe, loss of smell or taste, blood in sputum, trouble sleeping because of breathing difficulties, excessive mucus production

OR

One of the respiratory symptoms mentioned above plus one or more of the following:

• Fatigue, joint stiffness or pain, fever (over 37.5°C), feeling weak, tired and may be unable to stand, painful or sore muscles, chills, night sweats

Contact Information

BC Primary Health Care Research Network, chspr.prepared@ubc.ca

Principal Investigator

Dr. Rubee Dev, University of British Columbia

Participant Rights

If you have any questions about your rights as a research participant, please contact the University of British Columbia Office of Research Ethics by e-mail at RSIL@ors.ubc.ca or by phone at 604-822-8598 (Toll Free: 1-877-822-8598.)