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
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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.
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Conditions
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Locations
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, United States