ReadyVax vs HPVCancerCoach

There is a lot of information available about vaccines and vaccination, and there are many mobile apps related to vaccines. However, there are few apps designed by trusted academic experts that can be rapidly updated for both routine use and emergency situations, such as outbreaks. ReadyVax is a new app that contains up-to-date information about vaccines and vaccination. With regularly updated data on vaccine recommendations and vaccine safety, and the ability to notify users in real-time of important vaccine information, ReadyVax is your trusted source for evidence-based information about vaccines. We have designed ReadyVax to be used by both health care providers and health care users, and users can customize the presentation of data, with a single click, to suit their information needs. Every time you start the app, the latest information is downloaded into your copy. This information will be accessible even if you lose network connectivity. The ReadyVax team constantly monitors vaccine recommendations to make sure the most up-to-date information is there for you. Key features of ReadyVax: -For every vaccine, we have documented who should get the vaccine, the recommended schedule and the safety profile. -Descriptions of the diseases prevented by these vaccines. -Answers to frequently asked questions about vaccines and vaccine safety. -Real-time breaking news alerts and updates about vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases. -Links to resources about vaccines, vaccine safety, and vaccine recommendations from trusted sources. -One-click customization of information for health care users or health care providers.

Interactive app by UTHealth with CPRIT funding that educates healthcare providers on effective human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine recommendation and addressing parental concerns.