Clinical Review

What You Can Do To Improve Adult Immunization Rates

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New media platforms are proving effective. The first systematic assessment of available evidence on the use of new media to increase vaccine uptake and immunization coverage (a review of 7 randomized controlled trials [RCTs], 5 non-RCTs, 3 cross-sectional studies, one case-control study and 3 operational research studies published between 2000-2013) found that text messaging, accessing immunization campaign Web sites, using patient-held Web-based portals, computerized reminders, and standing orders increased immunization coverage rates.35 However, evidence was insufficient in this regard on the value of social networks, email communication, and smartphone applications.

One RCT showed that having access to a personalized Web-based portal where patients could manage health records as well as interact with both health care providers and other members of the community through social forums and messaging tools increased influenza vaccination rates.35

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Pamela G. Rockwell, DO, Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, P.O. Box 431, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0795; prockwel@med.umich.edu.

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