Child Immunization Chart Generator and Tracking System

The Child Immunization Chart Generator and Tracking System is a web-based healthcare management system built using Core PHP. It helps parents, hospitals, and clinics digitally manage child vaccination schedules, track immunization history, and receive automated reminders via email and SMS.

This application is designed to reduce missed vaccinations, improve record management, and streamline communication between parents and healthcare providers.

Technology Stack & Integrations

Backend: Core PHP
Local Development Stack: XAMPP (Apache, MySQL, PHP)
Task Scheduler: Cron Jobs
Email Service: PHPMailer (SMTP-based email notifications)
SMS Service: ITEXMO SEND SMS API
Environment Management: phpdotenv (for secure configuration and secrets handling)

Key Highlights

Automated vaccination reminders using Cron Jobs
Email notifications via PHPMailer
SMS alerts via ITEXMO SEND SMS API
Secure configuration using phpdotenv
Role-based access for parents, hospitals, and doctors

Features

Immunization Chart Management
- Digital vaccination records with vaccine name, administered date, and next due date.
Automated Reminders
- Email notifications via PHPMailer.
- SMS alerts via ITEXMO SEND SMS API.
- Cron-based scheduling for automated execution.
Parent & Child Management
- Parents can manage multiple child profiles.
- Individual immunization history per child.
Hospital / Doctor Management
- Hospitals and clinics can add and manage doctor profiles.
Nutrition Guidance
- Age-based nutrition recommendations for children.

Prerequisites

XAMPP (PHP 7.4+)
Composer
MySQL

Installation

Clone and setup project
TEXT
```
git clone https://github.com/patkarmandar/Child-Immunization-System.git
cd Child-Immunization-System
composer install
```
Move the project to: C:\xampp\htdocs\
Start Apache and MySQL from XAMPP.
Create a MySQL database and import the provided SQL file.
Configure environment variables using .env.
(Optional) Set up a cron job for reminder automation.

Access the application at: http://localhost/child-immunization-tracker