Improving flu vaccination rates for hospitalized children
Official title: The INFLUENTIAL Trial- Inpatient FLU Vaccination Program Effectiveness: National Trial Implementing Best Practices And Learning Collaboratives
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10892095 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make sure that kids in the hospital get their flu shots by creating a clear plan that involves parents and hospital staff, so more children can stay protected from the flu while they’re receiving care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $399,998 |
| NIH project number | 5R18HS028569-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10892095 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children who are hospitalized and eligible for influenza vaccination.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not hospitalized or who are ineligible for the influenza vaccine will not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the influenza vaccination rates among children who are hospitalized by implementing a standardized vaccination program across various health systems. The project will involve collaboration with parents, healthcare providers, and hospital staff to develop best practices for vaccination. By utilizing health information technology and engaging stakeholders, the program seeks to ensure that eligible children receive their flu vaccines during their hospital stay. The initiative will be piloted at multiple children's hospitals to assess its effectiveness and scalability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase flu vaccination rates among hospitalized children, reducing the incidence of influenza-related complications.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that multimodal approaches can effectively increase vaccination rates, suggesting that this program builds on established successful strategies.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rao, Suchitra — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Rao, Suchitra
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.