Schools promoting childhood vaccinations
Trusted School Messengers Promoting Non-Mandated Vaccination
This study is looking at how schools can help kids and their families feel more comfortable getting vaccines like the flu shot and HPV vaccine by having trusted people, like teachers and nurses, share information about their safety and benefits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11045918 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how schools can effectively promote non-mandated vaccinations, such as those for influenza and HPV, among children. It focuses on utilizing trusted school figures, like nurses and teachers, to communicate the importance and safety of these vaccines to students and their families. By enhancing trust and confidence in vaccines, the project aims to increase vaccination rates, particularly among vulnerable populations. The approach includes outreach and education strategies tailored to engage parents and students in the vaccination process.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are school-aged children, particularly those in rural areas or from minority backgrounds who may have lower vaccination rates.
Not a fit: Patients who are already fully vaccinated or those who do not have school-aged children may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase vaccination rates among children, leading to better health outcomes and reduced illness in the community.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that school-based vaccination programs can effectively increase immunization rates, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- University of Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rand, Cynthia M — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Rand, Cynthia M
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 below.