TextFluenza: Using Technology To Promote Flu Vaccination In Underserved Maternal And Child Populations
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Influenza |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Immunology / Infectious Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any - 50 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | June 2010 |
| End Date: | April 2012 |
TextFluenza: Using Technology To Promote Flu Vaccination In Underserved Maternal And Child Population
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)recommends that the flu vaccine be
administered annually to all children aged 6 months to 18 years as well as women who are
pregnant during the influenza season. Nevertheless, targeting and mobilizing these
populations has been difficult and influenza immunization rates nationwide remain low.
Immunization reminder-recalls have been shown to be effective, but have had limited ability
to rapidly identify and reach large target populations in a cost-effective manner. Evidence
on how to optimally design these systems is not yet available and thus text message
immunization alerts have not been widely implemented. The investigators propose to implement
and evaluate tailored, targeted influenza text message reminders in urban pediatric and
pregnant populations.
administered annually to all children aged 6 months to 18 years as well as women who are
pregnant during the influenza season. Nevertheless, targeting and mobilizing these
populations has been difficult and influenza immunization rates nationwide remain low.
Immunization reminder-recalls have been shown to be effective, but have had limited ability
to rapidly identify and reach large target populations in a cost-effective manner. Evidence
on how to optimally design these systems is not yet available and thus text message
immunization alerts have not been widely implemented. The investigators propose to implement
and evaluate tailored, targeted influenza text message reminders in urban pediatric and
pregnant populations.
Inclusion criteria Parents (2010-2011 and 2011-2012 influenza seasons)
- Children aged 6 months to 18 years at the beginning of current influenza season
- Children with one previous visit at participating pediatric community health center
in last year
- Parent with cell phone number in registry
Pregnant women Pilot (2010-2011 influenza seasons)
- Pregnant women who will be in their 2nd or 3rd trimester during the influenza season
- Own a cell phone with text message capability
Randomized controlled Trial (2011-2012 influenza seasons)
- Pregnant and will be in their 2nd or 3rd trimester during the influenza season
- Cell phone number in registry
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