VACCINATION

This study tested whether a package of mobile phone tools could help more children finish their recommended vaccination schedules. Researchers worked with over 2,800 families in a low-resource setting, using text reminders, phone calls, and special vaccination events. The goal wa…

This study tested different ways to encourage more pregnant people to get the RSV vaccine, which protects newborns from severe respiratory infections. Researchers tried a step-by-step approach with 50 participants, starting with simple methods like counseling and visual aids, and…

This study tested two new ways to get more children vaccinated in Indonesia. Researchers wanted to see if bringing vaccines directly to communities with mobile clinics and holding discussions about vaccines at religious conferences would work better than standard clinics. They co…

This study tested whether a public information campaign using local wastewater virus data could encourage more people to get COVID-19 booster shots. Researchers compared vaccination rates in two New York counties that received the campaign against similar counties that did not. T…

This study tested whether a pharmacist could help more at-risk patients get vaccinated against serious pneumococcal infections (like pneumonia and meningitis) when leaving the hospital. Researchers enrolled 167 adult patients who were eligible for the vaccine but hadn't received …

This study tested if offering a small, nutrient-packed food supplement as an incentive could get more parents to bring their children for measles vaccinations. It involved over 3,800 children aged 6-23 months in Nigeria. Researchers compared standard vaccination programs to progr…

This study tested two simple devices—a ShotBlocker (a plastic shield with pressure points) and a vibration pen—to see if they could reduce pain in babies during routine vaccinations. Researchers compared these methods against no special intervention in 96 healthy infants aged 2 t…

This study tested different ways of sharing a short video about flu and COVID-19 vaccines to see how trust in the message changes. Over 500 adults in California saw the video either through social media ads, from a community organization, or from someone they know. The goal was t…

This study looked at whether exposure to PFAS chemicals, found in contaminated drinking water, affects how well the body responds to a tetanus-diphtheria booster shot. Researchers gave the vaccine to 20 adults from a community with known PFAS exposure and tracked their immune res…

This study aimed to understand the psychological reasons behind people's vaccine decisions to help design better vaccine promotion campaigns. Researchers surveyed 1,786 US adults online, asking about their vaccine history, attitudes, and over 20 different psychological traits lik…

This study aimed to understand how well standard vaccines work in adults who have received a stem cell transplant. Researchers followed 152 transplant recipients to measure their immune system's response to vaccines for diseases like tetanus, pneumonia, and hepatitis. The goal wa…