Vaccinations are an important and effective cornerstone of preventive medical care. Growing
technologic capabilities and use by both patients and providers present critical opportunities …

Vaccination coverage is still below the Healthy People 2010 and 2020 goals. Technology
use in the US is widespread by patients and providers including text message, email …

Context Influenza infection results in substantial costs, morbidity, and mortality. Vaccination
against influenza is particularly important in children and adolescents who are a significant …

This technical report accompanies the recommendations of the American Academy of
Pediatrics for the routine use of influenza vaccine and antiviral medications in the prevention …

This technical report accompanies the recommendations of the American Academy of
Pediatrics for the routine use of influenza vaccine and antiviral medications in the prevention …

Background Globally, non-attendance for immunization appointments remains a challenge
to healthcare providers. A review of the 2011 immunization coverage for Kadoma City …

International mHealth development has focused primarily on engaging rural populations
through cellular phones. Mobile devices provide the ability to share information quickly and …

Background Vaccination, albeit a necessity in the prevention of infectious diseases, requires
appropriate strategies for addressing vaccine hesitancy at an individual and community …

Objectives: Underserved populations can benefit from consumer health informatics (CHI)
that promotes self-management at a lower cost. However, prior literature suggested that the …

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether provision of vaccine-health-literacy-promoting
information in text message vaccine reminders improves receipt and timeliness of the …