Texting parents boosts flu shots for kids, study finds
NCT ID NCT06587984
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether sending a one-time text reminder to parents could increase flu vaccination rates among children. Over 228,000 patients aged 6 months to 18 years at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia were included. Researchers compared vaccination rates 30 days after the text to see if the reminder made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- text message reminder
- What this could lead to
- If effective, simple text reminders could become a low-cost way to increase flu vaccination rates in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed quality improvement study, not a clinical trial of a new vaccine. Results may not apply to other populations or settings.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for INFLUENZA are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Flu vaccine showdown: which shot protects seniors best?
- Can a simple breath test catch flu in High-HIV regions?
- Can a simple mask stop the flu? 2,000 volunteers put it to the test
- Can a stronger flu shot better protect seniors?
- Flu shot showdown: Cell-Grown vs recombinant vaccine put to the test
- New mRNA vaccine aims to outsmart flu by targeting its hidden parts