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This study introduces a semantic-based search system for children's immunization information, offering better results than keyword searches. The system supports both English and Traditional Chinese, improving access to vital vaccination knowledge.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Information Retrieval
  • Immunization Management

Background:

  • Effective access to reliable immunization information is crucial for parents and guardians.
  • Existing search engines may not adequately address the specific needs for detailed vaccination knowledge.
  • The need for multilingual support in health information systems is growing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a children's immunization management system.
  • To enable semantic-based search of immunization knowledge in English and Traditional Chinese.
  • To improve the effectiveness and user satisfaction of searching vaccination-related information.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a system utilizing an immunization ontology in English and Traditional Chinese.
  • Employed the Jena Java Application Programming Interface (API) for semantic searching.
  • Integrated with the Google Search API to retrieve comprehensive search results.

Main Results:

  • The system provides search results including web links, vaccine introductions, and preventable disease information.
  • Over 50% of trial users preferred the semantic-based search over traditional keyword search.
  • The system accurately focuses on child vaccination information, yielding relevant results.

Conclusions:

  • Semantic-based search significantly enhances the retrieval of children's immunization information.
  • The developed system offers a valuable, user-centered approach to accessing health knowledge.
  • The platform's support for Traditional Chinese semantic search addresses a critical gap in multilingual health information access.