Text message reminders for pneumonia vaccine
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether getting a text message reminder helps more people get vaccinated against pneumococcal disease, which can cause pneumonia. If you're turning 65 in 2026 and haven't had this vaccine yet, you might be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You were born in 1961
- You live in Chile
- You have a working mobile phone number registered with Chile's immunization system
- You have not already had a pneumococcal vaccine
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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