Simple text reminders boost flu vaccination rates in older adults
NCT ID NCT06626321
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether sending text message reminders to patients and nudging their doctors could increase flu vaccination rates. Over 26,000 adults aged 50 and older took part. The approach used simple, low-cost tools like pre-visit texts and automatic vaccine orders in the electronic health record.
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Lancaster General Health
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17602, United States
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