Impact of Adolescent Vaccine Reminder Notices Sent Via Preferred Method of Communication on HPV Vaccination

Understanding and Addressing the Disparity in Vaccination Coverage Among U.S. Adolescents Living in Rural Versus Urban Areas

Vaccine uptake in the United States is lower in rural areas, especially for HPV vaccine. Reminder/recall has been identified as an effective strategy to increase vaccination rates. This study will assess the impact by rurality of vaccine reminder notices sent via the parent's preferred method of communication on HPV vaccination among 12 year-old patients in a regional healthcare system.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Marshfield Clinic Health System patient aged 12 years with at least one preventive visit or two evaluation & management visits with a Marshfield Clinic Health System provider in the last 36 months
• Due for at least one adolescent vaccine (HPV, MenACWY, Tdap)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Primary care provider is not affiliated with Marshfield Clinic Health System
• Opted out of Marshfield Clinic Health System vaccine reminder notifications
• Missing or invalid contact information
• Deceased