VACCINATION

This study looked at how well the MenBVac vaccine protects children against a specific type of meningitis B bacteria. Researchers measured the immune response in 218 children who had already received five doses of the vaccine. The goal was to see if the children had enough antibo…

This study tested whether mobile phone reminders, real-time appointment alerts, and counseling could help more children complete their routine vaccines on time. Over 2,800 parents and caregivers in a low-resource setting took part. The goal was to see if these simple digital tool…

This study tested two ways to increase childhood vaccination in Indonesia: sending mobile vaccine clinics into neighborhoods and holding religious conferences about vaccination. About 2400 adults answered surveys about their children's vaccination status. The goal was to see if t…

This study worked to increase routine vaccination rates in children under 2 years old in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, after COVID-19 lockdowns caused many to miss their shots. Researchers tracked over 1,000 children to see if they could improve timely vaccination and prevent preventabl…

This study tested different strategies to increase the number of pregnant people getting the RSV vaccine, which can protect their babies from severe RSV illness. Researchers enrolled 50 pregnant women at 28-30 weeks and tried a step-by-step approach with reminders and support, ra…

This study tested whether giving a small, nutritious food packet (SQ-LNS) to children aged 6-23 months would encourage more families to get the measles vaccine. Over 3,800 children in northern Nigeria took part. The goal was to see if this simple incentive could increase vaccinat…

This study tested two simple tools—a ShotBlocker and a vibration pen—to see if they could reduce pain in healthy infants during routine vaccinations. 96 babies aged 2-6 months were randomly assigned to use one of the tools or receive the vaccine as usual. Pain was measured using …

This study looked at how different types of web links in vaccine invitation emails affect people's trust and their willingness to book an appointment. Over 1,200 participants from the UK and US were shown one of three email versions with different link styles. The goal was to fin…

This study looked at whether a simple exercise test (ergometric test) can help doctors understand how well unvaccinated people with flu-like symptoms will recover. Researchers measured blood pressure, heart rhythms, and exercise duration in 62 adults and followed them for 30 days…

This study tested whether the design of weblinks in digital vaccination invitations affects trust and willingness to book an appointment. Over 1,200 adults from the UK and US viewed either a standard or a clearer, more transparent weblink. The goal was to see if a better link mak…

This study tested different ways of sharing a short video about flu and COVID-19 vaccines to see how trust changes based on who shares it. Over 500 adults in California watched the video, which was created with input from Indigenous community members. The video was shared either …

This study looked at whether a clinical pharmacist could help increase pneumococcal (pneumonia) vaccination rates in patients at high risk when they leave the hospital. Researchers enrolled 167 adults who were not up to date on their vaccines. The goal was to see if the pharmacis…

This study tested how different weblink designs in digital vaccination invitation emails affect trust and willingness to book an appointment. Over 4,000 participants from the UK and US viewed one of three email versions with different link formats. The goal was to find which link…

This study looked at whether sharing information from wastewater surveillance (testing sewage for virus levels) could encourage more people to get COVID-19 booster shots. Researchers compared vaccine uptake in two New York counties that received the wastewater data campaign versu…

This study surveyed 1,786 US adults to identify which psychological factors—like trust, fear of needles, or beliefs—are most strongly linked to vaccine attitudes and history. The goal was to find new ways to encourage vaccination, especially in older adults. Participants complete…

This study looked at how well vaccines protect adults who have had a stem cell transplant. After transplant, the immune system is weak, so re-vaccination is important. Researchers measured antibody levels in 152 participants after they received standard vaccines like tetanus, dip…

This study looked at whether exposure to PFAS chemicals (found in some water supplies) can weaken the body's immune response to the tetanus and diphtheria booster vaccine. Twenty adults from a community with known PFAS exposure received the vaccine and had blood and saliva sample…