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Table 4 Definition of protocol deviations

From: Pneumococcal vaccine schedules (PVS) study: a cluster-randomised, non-inferiority trial of an alternative versus standard schedule for pneumococcal conjugate vaccination—statistical analysis plan

Reason for protocol deviation

 

 Enrolment of ineligible participant

Age >40 weeks on day of consent

Non-resident on day of consent

 Enrolment without consent

Enrolled without valid consent form

Non-adherence to vaccine schedule

 

 Incorrect dose given

 

  Standard schedule—received >3 doses

 

  Standard schedule—3rd dose age >40 weeks

 

  Alternative schedule—2nd dose age <40 weeks

 

  Alternative schedule—3rd dose age <40 weeks

 

 Ineligible and received alternative schedule

Non-resident—2nd dose age ≥36 weeks

 Withdrawn and received alternative schedule

Withdrawn—2nd dose age ≥36 weeks