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Searching the Web for influenza vaccines: HealthMap Vaccine Finder

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  • Huston, J.E.
  • Mekaru, S.R.
  • Kluberg, S.
  • Brownstein, J.S.

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Objectives. 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. Methods. We collected data on vaccination services from a variety of providers for 2012-2013. Data are used to populate an online, public, searchable map. Results. 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. Conclusions. 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. © 2015, American Public Health Association Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Huston, J.E. & Mekaru, S.R. & Kluberg, S. & Brownstein, J.S., 2015. "Searching the Web for influenza vaccines: HealthMap Vaccine Finder," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 105(8), pages 134-139.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2014.302466_4
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.302466
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    1. Hang Lu & APPC 2018–2019 ASK Group & Kenneth Winneg & Kathleen Hall Jamieson & Dolores Albarracín, 2020. "Intentions to Seek Information About the Influenza Vaccine: The Role of Informational Subjective Norms, Anticipated and Experienced Affect, and Information Insufficiency Among Vaccinated and Unvaccina," Risk Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 40(10), pages 2040-2056, October.

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