A simple nudge: SMS reminders to improve vaccination timeliness

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In this episode, Infectious Diseases Physician Prof Tom Snelling joins host Dr David Lim to unpack Australian research on SMS reminders for vaccination, including the AUTOMATIC trial, and what it means for everyday general practice:

  • Understand why vaccination delays occur despite strong immunisation programs
  • Hear how delayed vaccination affects both individual risk and herd immunity
  • Learn what the AUTOMATIC trial found about SMS reminders for improving vaccination rates
  • Compare neutral versus persuasive SMS reminders and their impact on vaccination uptake
  • Consider how SMS reminders can support vaccination, screening and prevention in general practice

 

Expert: Prof Tom Snelling, Infectious Diseases Physician

Host: Dr David Lim, GP & Medical Educator

Total time: 33 mins

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Last Updated: 13 Oct, 2026

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