How to configure automated reminders to parents/carers for Routine Childhood Immunisations
You can automate recalls for Routine Childhood Immunisations. Abtrace can be configured to automatically remind parents/carers in the month preceding these vaccinations:
- 8 weeks
- 12 weeks
- 16 weeks
- 1 year
- 3 year and 4 months
This is available in the Population View, and works by using the filters to select 'Childhood Immunisations' then selecting 'Add Recall' at the top of the page and following the prompts as highlighted below.
Local and national policies vary as to exactly when children should/shouldn't have vaccinations, we identify key groups who are likely to be eligible for an invitation. We suggest practices automatically message such patients that they may be eligible, with appropriate instructions.
We have had practices who have used the following wording for these invites:
The NHS recommends routine vaccinations for patients aged:
- 8 weeks
- 12 weeks
- 16 weeks
- 1 year
- 3 years and 4 months
Please ensure you have an appointment booked on or after the day your child turns the relevant age. If you have any questions or concerns, do get in touch. Further information can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/
Please disregard this message if you have already arranged an appropriate appointment.
Please note: The search for Routine Childhood Immunisations on Population View is designed to be a reminder tool to parents/carers hence patients will only appear as 'Opportunistic' and not 'Completed' or 'Overdue' as this search is for patients who are nearing their due date only.
We hope this article helps. Please do reach out to support@abtrace.co should you need further clarification.