Searching the Web for Influenza Vaccines: HealthMap Vaccine Finder

The goal of the HealthMap Vaccine Finder is to provide a free, comprehensive, online service where users can search for locations that offer immunizations. In this article, we describe the data and systems underlying the HealthMap Vaccine Finder (HVF) and summarize the project's first year of o...

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Published in:American journal of public health (1971) 2015-08, Vol.105 (8), p.e134-e139
Main Authors: Huston, Jane E, Mekaru, Sumiko R, Kluberg, Sheryl, Brownstein, John S
Format: Article
Language:English
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Drug stores
Health Information Systems
Health Promotion
Humans
Immunization
Immunization/Vaccines
Influenza
Influenza Vaccines - therapeutic use
Information seeking behavior
Online Research and Practice
Opening hours
Patients
Pharmacists
Prevention
Primary care
Public health
Public Health Practice
Seasons
United States
Vaccines
Websites
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Summary:The goal of the HealthMap Vaccine Finder is to provide a free, comprehensive, online service where users can search for locations that offer immunizations. In this article, we describe the data and systems underlying the HealthMap Vaccine Finder (HVF) and summarize the project's first year of operations. We collected data on vaccination services from a variety of providers for 2012-2013. Data are used to populate an online, public, searchable map. In its first year, HVF collected information from 1256 providers representing 46 381 locations. The public Web site received 625 124 visits during the 2012-2013 influenza vaccination season. HVF is a unique tool that connects the public to vaccine providers in their communities. During the 2012-2013 influenza season, HVF experienced significant usage and was able to respond to user feedback with new features.
ISSN:0090-0036
1541-0048
DOI:10.2105/AJPH.2014.302466