VACCINATION

This study tested whether automated phone reminders, real-time appointment alerts, and motivational counseling could help more children complete their routine vaccines on time. Over 2,800 parents and caregivers in a low-resource setting took part. The goal was to see if a simple …

This study looked at how well the MenBVac vaccine protects children against a specific type of meningitis B bacteria. Researchers measured the immune response in 218 children who had already received five doses of the vaccine. The goal was to see if the children had enough antibo…

This study tested two creative ways to increase childhood vaccination rates in Indonesia: sending mobile vaccine vans into neighborhoods and holding conferences with religious leaders. Over 2,400 adults participated in surveys about their children's vaccination status. The goal w…

This study tested whether providing monthly nutritional supplements (SQ-LNS) to children aged 6-23 months could encourage families to get them vaccinated against measles. Over 3,800 children in northern Nigeria took part. The goal was to see if the supplement program, offered at …

This study tested whether sending text message reminders to parents could increase routine vaccination rates in children aged 0-2 years. Over 1,000 families in Brooklyn, New York, whose children were behind on vaccines received texts when shots were due or coming due. The goal wa…

This study tested different strategies to increase RSV vaccination among 50 pregnant people. The goal was to find the best way to encourage vaccination at the right time during pregnancy to protect newborns from severe RSV. The study compared early and late vaccination timing alo…

This study tested two simple tools—a ShotBlocker and a vibration pen—to see if they could reduce pain in healthy infants during routine vaccinations. 96 babies aged 2-6 months were randomly assigned to use one of the tools or receive the vaccine as usual. Pain was measured using …

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 …

This study looked at how well recommended vaccines work in 152 adults who had a stem cell transplant. After transplant, the immune system is weak, so revaccination is important. Researchers measured antibody levels for tetanus, diphtheria, pneumococcus, Hib, and hepatitis B at 3 …

This study looked at how different types of web links in vaccine invitation emails influence people's trust and their willingness to book an appointment. Over 1,200 participants from the UK and US were shown one of three email versions with different link styles. The goal was to …

This study looked at whether a treadmill exercise test can help doctors understand how well unvaccinated patients with flu-like symptoms will recover. Researchers measured blood pressure, heart rhythms, and exercise duration in 62 adults and followed them for 30 days. The goal wa…

This study surveyed 1,786 US adults to identify which psychological traits—like needle fear or distrust—are most strongly linked to vaccine attitudes and history. The goal was to find new ways to encourage vaccination. Participants completed an online questionnaire about their fe…

This study tested whether the design of weblinks in digital vaccination invitations affects trust and willingness to book an appointment. Over 1,200 adults from the UK and US viewed either a standard or a clearer, more transparent weblink. The goal was to see if a better link mak…

This study tested different ways of sharing a short video about flu and COVID-19 vaccines to see how trust changes based on who shares it. Over 500 adults in California watched the video, which was created with input from Indigenous community members. The video was shared either …

This study looked at whether a clinical pharmacist could help increase pneumococcal (pneumonia) vaccination rates in patients at high risk when they leave the hospital. Researchers enrolled 167 adults who were not up to date on their vaccines. The goal was to see if the pharmacis…

This study tested how different weblink designs in digital vaccination invitation emails affect trust and willingness to book an appointment. Over 4,000 participants from the UK and US viewed one of three email versions with different link formats. The goal was to find which link…

This study looked at whether exposure to PFAS chemicals (found in some water supplies) can weaken the body's immune response to the tetanus and diphtheria booster vaccine. Twenty adults from a community with known PFAS exposure received the vaccine and had blood and saliva sample…