# Child vaccination reminder on WhatsApp

> WhatsApp reminders for your child's vaccination dates from the vaccination card, set in one go with a heads-up to book. 7-day free trial.

Source: https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/child-vaccination (updated 2026-10-31)

## Messages to send Mindie
- A due date with time to book: "Remind me on 5 January at 10am Mia's 18-month vaccines are due on the 15th, book the clinic"
- From the card: "Here's Mia's vaccination card, set reminders for the next doses"
- After the visit: "Note: Mia had the MMR booster on 15 January, mild fever for a day"

A child vaccination reminder on WhatsApp is a message ahead of each vaccine due date, with enough time to book the clinic. With Mindie, send a photo of the vaccination card and ask it to set reminders, or type each one: "remind me on 5 January at 10am Mia's 18-month vaccines are due on the 15th, book the clinic".

The first years bring a lot of vaccine dates, spaced unevenly. The card sits in a folder, and the next date is easy to miss among everything else a parent tracks.

## When to set it

- **About ten days before each due date,** to book an appointment.
- **The day before the visit,** to pack the card.
- **For every child,** each with their own reminders.

## Why dates get missed

- **Uneven intervals.** Weeks, months, then years between doses.
- **The card is in a folder,** not on your phone.
- **Clinics book up,** so the due date itself is often too late to book.

## Habits that help

- **Photograph the card after every visit** and send it to Mindie.
- **Note reactions,** like a mild fever, to mention at the next visit.
- **Keep the doctor's number** in a note.

## How Mindie handles it

Send a photo or type each date. Mindie reads the dates, checks them with you, and messages you on time.

## What Mindie doesn't do

- **It isn't medical advice.** Your doctor sets the schedule.
- **It doesn't book appointments** or message the clinic.

## FAQ

### Does Mindie know the vaccination schedule?
No. Schedules vary by country and doctor. Use the dates on your child's card or from your doctor.

### Can I send a photo of the vaccination card?
Yes. Mindie reads the dates and sets reminders after confirming each one with you.

### Can my partner get the same reminders?
Each person needs their own Mindie account. Mindie doesn't message anyone else.

### Can I set the next date while I'm still at the clinic?
Yes. Send a quick message or voice note with the date the clinic gave you, and Mindie sets the reminder before you leave.

### Can I keep separate reminders for each child?
Yes. Put the child's name in each message, like "Remind me on 3 May about Noah's next shot". Your clinic sets the schedule, not Mindie.

## Related
- [Doctor appointment reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/doctor-appointment)
- [Mindie for busy parents](https://www.getmindie.app/for/busy-parents)
- [Screenshot to reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/features/screenshot-to-reminder)
- [The Mental Load: How to Get Household Tasks Out of Your Head](https://www.getmindie.app/blog/mental-load)