Provider reminders are recommended to increase vaccination coverage on the basis of strong evidence of effectiveness in improving targeted vaccination coverage. Reviewed studies focused on influenza and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines. Provider reminders let providers or other appropriate staff know when individual clients are due for vaccinations, through notations, stickers, or other prompts in clients' charts, or through computer databases or registries.

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Effect Behavioral Change, Effect Health System Change, Reduce Morbidity, Reduce Mortality, Public Health, Community- & Faith-Based Organizations, Healthcare, Clinical Practice, Primary Prevention, Patients