Sewage secrets: could poop data boost vaccine rates?
NCT ID NCT05766189
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether posting local wastewater virus levels on social media could increase COVID-19 booster shots. Researchers compared two New York counties—one that saw the posts and one that didn't—using public health records. The goal was to see if seeing real-time virus data in your community motivates vaccination.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show a low-cost way to encourage more people to get vaccinated by sharing local virus data.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed county-level study, not a controlled trial on individuals. Results may not apply to other areas or future viruses.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York, 13244, United States
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