Evaluation of Baby Advocate- a childhood immunization reminder system.

Childhood immunizations- based on CDC recommendations- are recognized as a cost effective and health promoting practice. However- ensuring full immunization requires a long-term commitment on the part of parents and providers. This article describes a program at Advocate Health care to increase the percentage of children fully immunized at two years to 90%. Termed Baby Advocate- the program uses a mailed reminder system that includes vaccine and growth and development information along with gifts and incentives. Volume- satisfaction and immunization status data are presented.