VaxCare announced the recent publication of a peer-reviewed study in BMC Digital Health demonstrating that text message reminders sent through its platform significantly improved pediatric vaccination rates. With recent declines in childhood vaccination coverage, this research adds evidence that timely, technology-enabled communication can help many families stay on track with routine immunizations.
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The study, "Implementation and evaluation of text message prompts on vaccination uptake: lessons learned from a large vaccine ecosystem," which was conducted across 1,101 clinics and nearly 200,000 patients ages 4–18, analyzed outcomes from short message service (SMS) reminders sent both 72 and 24 hours prior to scheduled appointments.
Clinics enrolled in VaxCare's reminder program, also known as "Vax-to-School," recorded higher vaccination rates compared to those that did not, despite fewer scheduled visits. Gains were especially pronounced for vaccines with historically lower adherence.
Research for this study was reviewed and approved by an institutional review board and published under open-access guidelines.
Key Findings
- Overall vaccination rate increased from 15.9% to 18.8%.
- Meningococcal B (MenB) administration rose by 64%.
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) administration increased by 36%.
Additionally, analysis showed strong results among older pediatric age groups as well as clinics with lower vaccination volumes. Vaccination rates for teens aged 13 and older jumped from 16.8% to 22.5%, while clinics with lower vaccination volumes nearly doubled their rates from 6% to 12%, suggesting that timely reminders can help offset constraints often felt in smaller practices.
"This study validates what we've long believed," said Ruth Carrico, PhD DNP APRN. "Simple, timely communication is an effective way to help close gaps in care. When families get that reminder at just the right moment, more children get protected. It's a win for public health."
By integrating a reminder program into its end-to-end vaccine management platform, VaxCare offers providers a scalable, low-effort solution to improve adherence across diverse clinic settings, age groups, and vaccine types.
To learn more about how VaxCare's platform provides a comprehensive vaccination solution for practices nationwide, visit www.vaxcare.com.
About VaxCare
VaxCare has been dedicated to improving the vaccination process for healthcare providers and their patients for more than 15 years—working with clinics of all sizes to make vaccinating easy, efficient, and cost-free.
With over 21,000 providers across 40+ states, VaxCare's partners represent the largest primary care vaccination network in the U.S. and the only integrated care delivery platform that simplifies the management, administration, and billing of vaccines, handling more than four million doses annually.
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