Flu and COVID-19 NIP Campaign Help Guide

Steps to select patients in the Flu and Covid NIP vaccination cohort and send them a message.

Table of contents:

Step-by-Step Guide (Instructions):

Additional resource:

💡 Check Your Territory NIP Eligibility: Click HERE

 

Video Tutorial:

    

 

Flu and COVID-19 Campaign Quick Guide

Potential Cohort, Important Tips and Messaging

TIP: Check your territory NIP eligibility. Click Here👈

Suggested Cohort Template Name Text 

Patient Age:
65+

Distance from store:
0-5 km or
0-10km

Flu and COVID NIP Vaccine SMS 2025
Flu season is here, get your FREE flu & COVID vaccines at {Pharmacy Name}. Call {Pharmacy Number} to book
 

Alternative Options

Reminder: Get your FREE flu vaccine at {Pharmacy Name}. Call {Pharmacy Number} to secure your spot.

Patient Age: 65+

Distance from store:
0-5 km or 0-10km

Flu and Covid-19
Email

Dear {First Name}, 

We want to inform you that it is now recommended to receive boosters for the Flu and Covid vaccines every 12 months for optimal protection. If you haven't already received these boosters, please book via (insert booking link here) or call us at {Pharmacy Number} to book. At {Pharmacy Name}, both vaccines are FREE for over 65+ years.

Ensuring that you are up to date with these important vaccines is crucial in protecting yourself and others from illness. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. 


Sincerely, 
{Pharmacy Name} 
{Pharmacy Address} 
{Pharmacy Number} 

Tip: Keep All Staff Informed about what messages are being sent
To read more about preparing your pharmacy staff. Click Here. 👈

 

 

Step-by-Step Guide (Instructions):

Part 1 - Login And Define Your Cohort

  1. Follow this link to login https://enterprise.strongroom.ai/strongpro/login or
    login to Strong ER via your desktop. To login via Strong ER, navigate to 'Analytics' in the side menu to enter your StrongPro platform.
  2. Select 'Contact' from the header menu
    Knowledge Base Strong Pro Create a Campaign - Click Contacts (Main Page)

Select your cohort

  1. Suggested cohort to enter:
    Patient Age: 65-90 or 65+ (over 65 years).
    • Optional Additional Filters:
      Distance from Store: for example, 0-5, 0-10 (km)
      Loyalty:
      for example, Good & Strong
  2. Click the 'Contact' button on the bottom right of the screen.

 

 

Part 2 - Create A Campaign And Select Your Message

  1. Select 'Create Campaign' (recommended)
    or 'Skip, Send without Campaign' (ad hoc message)Knowledge Base Strong Pro Create a Campaign
  2. Enter Campaign Details
    1. Campaign Name: Type "Flu and COVID NIP Vaccine 2025"
      Optional: Enter 'Campaign Description' & 'End Date'
    2. Campaign Goal
      Select a Goal Type, Measure By and Set Goal amount.
    3. Template Selection
      > Search
      for the “Flu and COVID NIP Vaccine SMS 2025” in the template search function
      > Select: 'Select All'
    4. Click 'Next'

      Knowledge Base Strong Pro Selecting items in the create campaing window
    1. View Templates And Select Preferred Message
      Note: You can edit the template or create a new template after this step!
      1. Click the 'Knowledge Base Strong Pro down arrow Number two' (arrow) to expand the templates.
      2. Select: Preferred template by clicking the 'dot' (⚪) to the left of the template name.
      3. Click 'Next'

     

     

    Part 3 - Edit Your Message

    1. Edit your message
      Insert personalisation fields such as {Pharmacy Name}, {Pharmacy Address}, etc

        ‼️Caution‼️ SMS Cost When Using Emojis and Special Characters.
        Using emojis 👉🧑‍⚕️⚕️or special characters modifies the SMS part character count. They modify the SMS part to 70 characters instead of 160 characters.

        In other words, each SMS part will cost .12 cents per 70 characters if the text includes emojis or special characters, and it will cost 0.12 cents per 160 characters if you don't include emojis or special characters.

        Knowledge Base Strong Pro Edit Your Message 

        Tip: We suggest adding the patient's first name, pharmacy name, and even the sender's name, which can increase the response rate.

         

      1. Optional: Saving Your Edited Message
        It is recommended that you save your edited message for future use.

        Click the floppy disk icon 💾
        Enter the name of your template: e.g. 'Flu and COVID NIP Vaccine SMS 2025
         month 2025 insert pharmacy name'

        Tip: Add the month, year, and your pharmacy name. This makes it easy to find for future campaigns.

        Knowledge Base Strong Pro Save Your Edited Message




      Part 4 - Filter Patients And Schedule Your Message

        1. Click 'Select all 659 patients match this search'

          ‼️Important‼️Click 'Select all patients 659 patients match this search', or the message will only be sent to the first 50 patients in the cohort.

          Knowledge Base Strong Pro Refining Cohort - Select All Patients!
        2. Knowledge Base Strong Pro Refining Cohort De-Selecting PatientsManually Deselect Patients From Cohort: If you don't want specific patients in the cohort to receive the message. You can manually deselect patients from the selected cohort



        3. Knowledge Base Strong Pro Send Later or Send NowSend Your Message
          Click Knowledge Base Strong Pro down arrow to Send
          Select Later and Enter: '
          Date' and 'Time'
          Or click now.
       

      Tip: Choose a time earlier in the day. e.g. 9:30 or 10:15 am

      Knowledge Base Strong Pro Send Later select data and time