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ReadyVax: A new mobile vaccine information app
Robert A Bednarczyk1,2,3, Paula M Frew1,4,5, Daniel A Salmon6
1a Hubert Department of Global Health , Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University , Atlanta , GA , USA.
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
|January 7, 2017
Summary
ReadyVax is a mobile app offering reliable vaccine information for healthcare providers and patients. The app has seen significant downloads globally, with plans for an Android version to expand reach.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
- Mobile Health
Background:
- Variable quality of vaccine information online poses challenges.
- Healthcare providers, pharmacists, and patients need trustworthy sources.
- Mobile applications offer a platform for accessible health information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and utilization of ReadyVax, a mobile app for evidence-based vaccine information.
- To provide a reliable resource for healthcare professionals and the public.
- To assess initial adoption and user engagement of the ReadyVax application.
Main Methods:
- Development of a mobile smartphone application (ReadyVax).
- Content creation focused on evidence-based vaccine information.
- App release and tracking of user downloads and engagement metrics.
Main Results:
- ReadyVax launched on February 12, 2015, with an Android version planned.
- Between February 2015 and October 2016, the app had 5,142 unique downloads.
- Users initiated 6,841 sessions across 102 countries, with 52% from the US.
Conclusions:
- ReadyVax provides a valuable tool for accessing credible vaccine information.
- The app demonstrates initial user adoption and global reach.
- Future development, including an Android version, aims to broaden accessibility and impact.
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