Document Type : Scientific Articles
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Department of Management Information Systems, Higher Institute of Advanced Studies.
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lecturer at Department of Health Administration and Informatics Technology, Faculty of Applied Health Science, Misr University for Science and Technology, Giza ,6th October City, Egypt
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Assistant lecturer at Department of Health Administration and Informatics Technology, Faculty of Applied Health Science, Misr University for Science and Technology, Giza ,6th October City, Egypt
Abstract
Every child is a precious gift, and the parents always want to ensure the health and safety of their children. Vaccines are the most powerful tool for preventing serious diseases that can harm children of all ages. Ensuring timely and complete vaccination for children in Egypt is a serious public health concern. However, parents tend to encounter challenges of misplacement of records, missed appointments, and lack of awareness about the vaccination schedule. VaxTrack is smart, automated child vaccine tracking mobile application which is inexpensive yet effective instrument for systematically recording the vaccines received by a child. Moreover, VaxTrack can enhance health professionals’ ability to make clinical decisions, empower parents/caregivers in the health care of their children, and support public health monitoring. VaxTrack addresses these problems by creating a safe mobile environment for storing vaccination records of child vaccination, sending automated reminders for approaching vaccinations, providing educational resources in the context of Egypt, and utilizing location-based services to show the nearest vaccination centers. In addition, VaxTrack allows the addition of essential health information including a record of birth data such as the birth date and birth weight, a visual record of the child’s growth, factors that may affect the child’s ability to develop normally or adapt to a new environment, as well as a continuous and permanent record of the child’s development by recording the medical and social history. By improving accessibility and awareness, this app aims to improve vaccination compliance, hence promoting the health and well-being of children in Egypt.
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