In-hospital influenza vaccination is associated with reduced 1-year mortality in critical patients with chronic pulmonary disease: a real world target trial emulation
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In-hospital influenza vaccination is associated with reduced 1-year mortality in critical patients with chronic pulmonary disease: a real world target trial emulation

In critically ill chronic pulmonary disease patients, receiving influenza vaccination during hospitalization reduces 1-year mortality by 12%, lowers 90-day mortality by 12%, decreases readmission risk by 13%, and reduces emergency visits by 23%, with safety non-inferior to non-vaccinated patients.
Digital Storytelling Boosts Pediatric Influenza Vaccination Rates Despite Low Engagement: Insights from a Pilot Randomized Trial
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Digital Storytelling Boosts Pediatric Influenza Vaccination Rates Despite Low Engagement: Insights from a Pilot Randomized Trial

A pilot randomized clinical trial reveals that text-based digital stories centered on community voices significantly improved influenza vaccination rates among children in Black communities, even though only 7% of caregivers viewed the narratives, highlighting a potential high-impact intervention for health equity.
Multicomponent Nudges Significantly Boost Influenza Vaccination Rates in Primary Care: Insights from the BE IMMUNE Trial
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Multicomponent Nudges Significantly Boost Influenza Vaccination Rates in Primary Care: Insights from the BE IMMUNE Trial

The BE IMMUNE randomized trial demonstrates that combining patient text reminders, clinician EHR pended orders, and peer comparisons increases flu vaccination by 5.1 percentage points among adults aged 50 and older, highlighting the efficacy of multilevel behavioral interventions in clinical settings.