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Vaccines on the Go

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED

Expert-developed at a clinical institution

For:Clinicians & Healthcare ProfessionalsPatients & Caregivers
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App Summary

Vaccines on the Go gives parents scientifically-based answers to common questions about vaccine safety, immunization schedules, and the diseases they prevent. The Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia created the resource to help the public distinguish between scientific and unscientific health information. Following a 2019 redesign, the app received multiple awards from communications and visual arts organizations for digital innovation.

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Detailed Description

Functionality & Mechanism

This mobile educational resource, developed by the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, provides parents and other users with on-demand access to vaccine information. The app organizes content by topic, including vaccine safety, immunization schedules, and travel-related diseases. It delivers this information through various formats, such as videos, animations, and graphics, and integrates a feature for users to record questions for healthcare provider visits. The platform is designed to present scientifically-based information in an accessible format.

Development & Context

  • Developed by the Vaccine Education Center at CHOP, the app was created to provide a reliable, science-based resource for parents amid widespread health misinformation.
  • Originally launched in 2013, the application received a significant redesign in 2019 to improve functionality, update its interface, and add new content.
  • The news coverage highlights that the app has received multiple awards, including an 'Award of Distinction' from the Communicator Awards and an honorable mention from the PRNEWS Digital Awards.

Intended Use & Scope

This app is designed as an educational support tool for parents, guardians, and the general public seeking accessible information about vaccines. Its scope is strictly informational, intended to augment conversations with healthcare professionals, not to provide medical advice. The details provided are based on developer descriptions and news coverage, not on peer-reviewed clinical research.

In the Media

CHOP Vaccines on the Go App Recognized at PRNEWS Digital Awards

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Vaccines on the Go: What You Should Know application received an honorable mention from the 2020 PRNEWS Digital Awards in the "Mobile App" category recognizing innovation across the digital space. The CHOP-developed app provides accessible vaccine information to the public. Zivtech highlighted the award recognition for the hospital's educational mobile application.

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"Vaccines on the Go' Mobile App Wins Awards

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Vaccine Education Center developed Vaccines on the Go: What You Should Know, which won an "Award of Distinction" from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts during the 26th Annual Communicator Awards, selected from among 6,000 entries. The Communicator Awards program is the largest and most competitive honoring creative excellence of communications professionals. The informational mobile app provides comprehensive vaccine education to users.

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