--- title: Flu Vaccine SMS *Non-NIP* Campaign Help Guide description: Steps to select patients in the Non-NIP Flu vaccination cohort and send them a message. --- [Skip to content](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/flu-vaccine-sms-non-nip-campaign-help-guide-aus#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Support Request](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![StrongPro Word Logo Black-1](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/StrongER/StrongPro%20Word%20Logo%20Black-1.png?width=230&height=25&name=StrongPro%20Word%20Logo%20Black-1.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Support Request](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/kb-tickets/new) - [StrongPro Login](https://enterprise.strongroom.ai/strongpro/login) [StrongPro Login](https://enterprise.strongroom.ai/strongpro/login) Hello. 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[Campaigns](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/campaigns?hsLang=en) # Flu Vaccine SMS \*Non-NIP\* Campaign Help Guide ## Steps to select patients in the Non-NIP Flu vaccination cohort and send them a message. **Table of contents:** - [Video Tutorial](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/flu-vaccine-sms-non-nip-campaign-help-guide-aus#video-tutorial-Flu) - [General Flu Campaign Quick Guide](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/flu-vaccine-sms-non-nip-campaign-help-guide-aus#Flu-campaign-quick-guide) **Step-by-Step Guide (Instructions):** - [Part 1 - Login And Define Your Cohort](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/flu-vaccine-sms-non-nip-campaign-help-guide-aus#Step-by-step-part-1-login-refinecohort) - [Part 2 - Create A Campaign And Select Your Message](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/flu-vaccine-sms-non-nip-campaign-help-guide-aus#Part-2-create-campaing-select-templates) - [Part 3 - Edit Your Message](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/flu-vaccine-sms-non-nip-campaign-help-guide-aus#Part-3-edit-your-message) - [Part 4 - Filter Patients And Schedule Your Message](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/flu-vaccine-sms-non-nip-campaign-help-guide-aus#Part-4-refine-cohort-schedule-message) **Additional resource:** **💡 Check Your Territory NIP Eligibility:** [Click HERE](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/flu-vaccine-sms-non-nip-campaign-help-guide-aus#National-immunization-program) ### **Video Tutorial:**      ---   ### Non-NIP Flu Campaign Quick Guide #### Potential Cohort, Important Tips and Messaging **TIP:** Check **your territory NIP eligibility.** [Click Here](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/flu-vaccine-sms-non-nip-campaign-help-guide-aus#National-immunization-program)👈 | **Suggested Cohort** | **Template Name** | **Text** | | --- | --- | --- | | **Patient Age:** 65+ **Distance from store:** 0-5 km or 0-10km | **Flu Vaccine SMS Non NIP 2025** | Flu season is here. Get your flu shot at {Pharmacy Name}. Charges apply. Call {Pharmacy Number} to book **Alternative SMS** 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 Vaccine SMS Non NIP 2025 Email** | Dear {First Name}, Flu season is here, but you don't have to risk it. A simple flu shot can help protect you and those around you from serious illness. It's quick, effective, and available now at {Pharmacy Name}. Why wait? Stay ahead of flu season and safeguard your health today. Book your flu shot now at {Pharmacy Name} Stay well, {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.**](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/preparing-your-pharmacy?hsLang=en) 👈     ### **Step-by-Step Guide (Instructions):** #### **Part 1 - Login And Define Your Cohort** 1. Follow this link to login [https://enterprise.strongroom.ai/strongpro/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)](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Screenshots%20(Pro)/Pro/Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Create%20a%20Campaign%20-%20Click%20Contacts%20(Main%20Page).png?width=688&height=149&name=Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Create%20a%20Campaign%20-%20Click%20Contacts%20(Main%20Page).png)** #### 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. ![](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/2nd%20Image-%20Shingrix-png.png?width=688&height=451&name=2nd%20Image-%20Shingrix-png.png)     #### **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](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Screenshots%20(Pro)/Pro/Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Create%20a%20Campaign.png?width=434&height=171&name=Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Create%20a%20Campaign.png) 2. **Enter Campaign Details** 1. **Campaign Name:** Type "**Non-NIP Flu 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 Vaccine**” in the template search function **\> Select**: **'Select All'** 4. **Click** 'Next'![Knowledge Base Strong Pro Selecting items in the create campaing window](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Screenshots%20(Pro)/Pro/Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Selecting%20items%20in%20the%20create%20campaing%20window.png?width=506&height=325&name=Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Selecting%20items%20in%20the%20create%20campaing%20window.png) 1. **View Templates And Select Preferred Message** Note: You can edit the template or create a new template after this step! 1. 1. Click the **'![Knowledge Base Strong Pro down arrow Number two](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Screenshots%20(Pro)/Pro/Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20down%20arrow%20Number%20two.png?width=25&height=26&name=Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20down%20arrow%20Number%20two.png)'** (arrow)to expand the templates. 2. **Select:** Preferred template by **clicking the 'dot' (⚪)** to the left of the template name. 3. **Click** 'Next' ![](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Apr-22-2025-01-45-39-8970-AM.png?width=688&height=443&name=image-png-Apr-22-2025-01-45-39-8970-AM.png)     ### **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 charactersif you **don't include** emojis or special characters. ![Knowledge Base Strong Pro Edit Your Message](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Edit%20Your%20Message.png?width=655&height=423&name=Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Edit%20Your%20Message.png)  **Tip:** We suggest adding the **patient's first name**, pharmacy name, and even the **sender's name, which** can increase the response rate. 2. **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. **'Non-NIP Flu 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](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Save%20Your%20Edited%20Message.png?width=688&height=322&name=Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Save%20Your%20Edited%20Message.png) #### **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! ](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Screenshots%20(Pro)/Pro/Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Refining%20Cohort%20-%20Select%20All%20Patients!%20.png?width=688&height=327&name=Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Refining%20Cohort%20-%20Select%20All%20Patients!%20.png) 2. **![Knowledge Base Strong Pro Refining Cohort De-Selecting Patients](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Screenshots%20(Pro)/Pro/Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Refining%20Cohort%20De-Selecting%20Patients.png?width=563&height=305&name=Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Refining%20Cohort%20De-Selecting%20Patients.png)Manually 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 Now](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Send%20Later%20or%20Send%20Now.png?width=334&height=163&name=Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Send%20Later%20or%20Send%20Now.png)Send Your Message Click ![Knowledge Base Strong Pro down arrow](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Screenshots%20(Pro)/Pro/Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20down%20arrow.png?width=22&height=19&name=Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20down%20arrow.png)** 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](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Send%20Later%20select%20data%20and%20time.png?width=500&height=306&name=Knowledge%20Base%20Strong%20Pro%20Send%20Later%20select%20data%20and%20time.png)   **National Immunisation Program Schedule - Link** [https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/national-immunisation-program-schedule.pdf](https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-02/national-immunisation-program-schedule.pdf) **State and Territory Immunisation Schedules - Link** [https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/when-to-get-vaccinated/national-immunisation-program-schedule](https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/when-to-get-vaccinated/national-immunisation-program-schedule)   - [Getting Started](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Campaigns](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/getting-started?hsLang=en#campaigns) - [Campaigns](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/campaigns?hsLang=en) - [StrongPro Tips](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/strongpro-tips?hsLang=en) - [Release Notes](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/release-notes?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Australia](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/release-notes?hsLang=en#australia) - [FAQs](https://help.strongroom.ai/knowledge-base-strongpro/faqs?hsLang=en) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://help.strongroom.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/StrongRoom%20AI%20Branding/Primary_Colour_Black-8-4.png?width=203&height=17&name=Primary_Colour_Black-8-4.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://strongroom.ai)  [Download TeamViewer](https://get.teamviewer.com/strongroom)  Copyright © 2026, StrongRoom AI ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "VideoObject", "contentUrl" : "https://stream.mux.com/48tfjI5VTTYQooYrs25x7jAaf00386XcMfeKPxMlIg2w/capped-1080p.mp4", "dateModified" : "2025-04-23T03:55:11.137Z", "duration" : "PT5M", "height" : 1032, "name" : "How to Create a Campaign and Schedule a Message in StrongPro (1)", "thumbnailUrl" : "https://23583620.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23583620/How%20to%20Create%20a%20Campaign%20and%20Schedule%20a%20Message%20in%20StrongPro%20(1).mp4/medium.jpg", "uploadDate" : "2025-04-23T03:54:53.929Z", "width" : 1920 } ```