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Detailed Descriptions for the elements in the Immunization resource.

Immunization
Element IdImmunization
Definition

Describes the event of a patient being administered a vaccine or a record of an immunization as reported by a patient, a clinician or another party.

Short DisplayImmunization event information
Cardinality0..*
TypeDomainResource
Summaryfalse
Immunization.identifier
Element IdImmunization.identifier
Definition

A unique identifier assigned to this immunization record.

Short DisplayBusiness identifier
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Cardinality0..*
TypeIdentifier
Summaryfalse
Immunization.basedOn
Element IdImmunization.basedOn
Definition

A plan, order or recommendation fulfilled in whole or in part by this immunization.

Short DisplayAuthority that the immunization event is based on
Cardinality0..*
TypeReference(CarePlan | MedicationRequest | ServiceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation)
Summarytrue
Comments

Allows tracing of an authorization for the Immunization.

Immunization.status
Element IdImmunization.status
Definition

Indicates the current status of the immunization event.

Short Displaycompleted | entered-in-error | not-done
Cardinality1..1
Terminology BindingImmunization Status Codes (Required)
Typecode
Is Modifiertrue (Reason: This element is labeled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains statuses entered-in-error and not-done which means that the resource should not be treated as valid)
Summarytrue
Comments

Will generally be set to show that the immunization has been completed or not done. This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

Immunization.statusReason
Element IdImmunization.statusReason
Definition

Indicates the reason the immunization event was not performed.

Short DisplayReason for current status
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingImmunization Status Reason Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Summaryfalse
Comments

This is generally only used for the status of "not-done". The reason for performing the immunization event is captured in reasonCode, not here.

Immunization.vaccineCode
Element IdImmunization.vaccineCode
Definition

Vaccine that was administered or was to be administered.

Short DisplayVaccine administered
Cardinality1..1
Terminology BindingVaccine Administered Value Set (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Summarytrue
Comments

The code for the administered vaccine may be reported at various levels of granularity from a very generic code for a general type of vaccine (e.g. the SNOMED or CVX code for the flu vaccine) to a very discrete code for a specific product including the form and packaging (e.g. an NDC code). Because vaccineCode uses the CodeableConcept data type, multiple codes at different levels of granularity may be reported for a single immunization event provided that all codes are appropriate for the same vaccine. For example, both NDC and CVX codes may be provided for a given immunization event by repeating the coding element within vaccineCode.

Immunization.administeredProduct
Element IdImmunization.administeredProduct
Definition

An indication of which product was administered to the patient. This is typically a more detailed representation of the concept conveyed by the vaccineCode data element. If a Medication resource is referenced, it may be to a stand-alone resource or a contained resource within the Immunization resource.

Short DisplayProduct that was administered
Cardinality0..1
TypeCodeableReference(Medication)
Summaryfalse
Immunization.manufacturer
Element IdImmunization.manufacturer
Definition

Name of vaccine manufacturer.

Short DisplayVaccine manufacturer
Cardinality0..1
TypeCodeableReference(Organization)
Summaryfalse
Immunization.lotNumber
Element IdImmunization.lotNumber
Definition

Lot number of the vaccine product.

Short DisplayVaccine lot number
Cardinality0..1
Typestring
Summaryfalse
Immunization.expirationDate
Element IdImmunization.expirationDate
Definition

Date vaccine batch expires.

Short DisplayVaccine expiration date
Cardinality0..1
Typedate
Summaryfalse
Immunization.patient
Element IdImmunization.patient
Definition

The patient who either received or did not receive the immunization.

Short DisplayWho was immunized
Cardinality1..1
TypeReference(Patient)
Summarytrue
Immunization.encounter
Element IdImmunization.encounter
Definition

The visit or admission or other contact between patient and health care provider the immunization was performed as part of.

Short DisplayEncounter immunization was part of
Cardinality0..1
TypeReference(Encounter)
Summaryfalse
Immunization.supportingInformation
Element IdImmunization.supportingInformation
Definition

Additional information that is relevant to the immunization (e.g. for a vaccine recipient who is pregnant, the gestational age of the fetus). The reason why a vaccine was given (e.g. occupation, underlying medical condition) should be conveyed in Immunization.reason, not as supporting information. The reason why a vaccine was not given (e.g. contraindication) should be conveyed in Immunization.statusReason, not as supporting information.

Short DisplayAdditional information in support of the immunization
Cardinality0..*
TypeReference(Any)
Summaryfalse
Immunization.occurrence[x]
Element IdImmunization.occurrence[x]
Definition

Date vaccine administered or was to be administered.

Short DisplayVaccine administration date
Cardinality1..1
TypedateTime|string
[x] NoteSee Choice of Datatypes for further information about how to use [x]
Summarytrue
Comments

When immunizations are given a specific date and time should always be known. When immunizations are patient reported, a specific date might not be known. Although partial dates are allowed, an adult patient might not be able to recall the year a childhood immunization was given. An exact date is always preferable, but the use of the String data type is acceptable when an exact date is not known. A small number of vaccines (e.g. live oral typhoid vaccine) are given as a series of patient self-administered dose over a span of time. In cases like this, often, only the first dose (typically a provider supervised dose) is recorded with the occurrence indicating the date/time of the first dose.

Immunization.primarySource
Element IdImmunization.primarySource
Definition

Indicates whether the data contained in the resource was captured by the individual/organization which was responsible for the administration of the vaccine rather than as 'secondary reported' data documented by a third party. A value of 'true' means this data originated with the individual/organization which was responsible for the administration of the vaccine.

Short DisplayIndicates context the data was captured in
Cardinality0..1
Typeboolean
Summarytrue
Comments

Reflects the “reliability” of the content.

Immunization.informationSource
Element IdImmunization.informationSource
Definition

Typically the source of the data when the report of the immunization event is not based on information from the person who administered the vaccine.

Short DisplayIndicates the source of a reported record
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingImmunization Origin Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableReference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization)
Summaryfalse
Comments

Typically will not be populated if primarySource = True, not required even if primarySource = False.

Immunization.location
Element IdImmunization.location
Definition

The service delivery location where the vaccine administration occurred.

Short DisplayWhere immunization occurred
Cardinality0..1
TypeReference(Location)
Summaryfalse
Immunization.site
Element IdImmunization.site
Definition

Body site where vaccine was administered.

Short DisplayBody site vaccine was administered
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingCodes for Immunization Site of Administration (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Summaryfalse
Immunization.route
Element IdImmunization.route
Definition

The path by which the vaccine product is taken into the body.

Short DisplayHow vaccine entered body
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingImmunization Route Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Summaryfalse
Immunization.doseQuantity
Element IdImmunization.doseQuantity
Definition

The quantity of vaccine product that was administered.

Short DisplayAmount of vaccine administered
Cardinality0..1
TypeSimpleQuantity
Summaryfalse
Immunization.performer
Element IdImmunization.performer
Definition

Indicates who performed the immunization event.

Short DisplayWho performed event
Cardinality0..*
Summarytrue
Immunization.performer.function
Element IdImmunization.performer.function
Definition

Describes the type of performance (e.g. ordering provider, administering provider, etc.).

Short DisplayWhat type of performance was done
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingImmunization Function Codes (Extensible)
TypeCodeableConcept
Summarytrue
Immunization.performer.actor
Element IdImmunization.performer.actor
Definition

The practitioner or organization who performed the action.

Short DisplayIndividual or organization who was performing
Cardinality1..1
TypeReference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson)
Summarytrue
Comments

When the individual practitioner who performed the action is known, it is best to send.

Immunization.note
Element IdImmunization.note
Definition

Extra information about the immunization that is not conveyed by the other attributes.

Short DisplayAdditional immunization notes
Cardinality0..*
TypeAnnotation
Summarytrue
Immunization.reason
Element IdImmunization.reason
Definition

Describes why the immunization occurred in coded or textual form, or Indicates another resource (Condition, Observation or DiagnosticReport) whose existence justifies this immunization.

Short DisplayWhy immunization occurred
Cardinality0..*
Terminology BindingImmunization Reason Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableReference(Condition | Observation | DiagnosticReport)
Summaryfalse
Immunization.isSubpotent
Element IdImmunization.isSubpotent
Definition

Indication if a dose is considered to be subpotent. By default, a dose should be considered to be potent.

Short DisplayDose potency
Cardinality0..1
Typeboolean
Is Modifiertrue (Reason: This element is labeled as a modifier because an immunization event with a subpotent vaccine doesn't protect the patient the same way as a potent dose.)
Meaning if MissingBy default, a dose should be considered to be potent.
Summarytrue
Comments

Typically, the recognition of the dose being sub-potent is retrospective, after the administration (ex. notification of a manufacturer recall after administration). However, in the case of a partial administration (the patient moves unexpectedly and only some of the dose is actually administered), subpotency may be recognized immediately, but it is still important to record the event.

Immunization.subpotentReason
Element IdImmunization.subpotentReason
Definition

Reason why a dose is considered to be subpotent.

Short DisplayReason for being subpotent
Cardinality0..*
Terminology BindingImmunization Subpotent Reason (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Summaryfalse
Immunization.programEligibility
Element IdImmunization.programEligibility
Definition

Indicates a patient's eligibility for a funding program.

Short DisplayPatient eligibility for a specific vaccination program
Cardinality0..*
Summaryfalse
Immunization.programEligibility.program
Element IdImmunization.programEligibility.program
Definition

Indicates which program the patient had their eligility evaluated for.

Short DisplayThe program that eligibility is declared for
Cardinality1..1
Terminology BindingVaccine Funding Programs (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Summaryfalse
Immunization.programEligibility.programStatus
Element IdImmunization.programEligibility.programStatus
Definition

Indicates the patient's eligility status for for a specific payment program.

Short DisplayThe patient's eligibility status for the program
Cardinality1..1
Terminology BindingImmunization Program Eligibility (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Summaryfalse
Immunization.fundingSource
Element IdImmunization.fundingSource
Definition

Indicates the source of the vaccine actually administered. This may be different than the patient eligibility (e.g. the patient may be eligible for a publically purchased vaccine but due to inventory issues, vaccine purchased with private funds was actually administered).

Short DisplayFunding source for the vaccine
Cardinality0..1
Terminology BindingImmunization Funding Source (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Summaryfalse
Immunization.reaction
Element IdImmunization.reaction
Definition

Categorical data indicating that an adverse event is associated in time to an immunization.

Short DisplayDetails of a reaction that follows immunization
Cardinality0..*
Summaryfalse
Comments

A reaction may be an indication of an allergy or intolerance and, if this is determined to be the case, it should be recorded as a new AllergyIntolerance resource instance as most systems will not query against past Immunization.reaction elements.

Immunization.reaction.date
Element IdImmunization.reaction.date
Definition

Date of reaction to the immunization.

Short DisplayWhen reaction started
Cardinality0..1
TypedateTime
Summaryfalse
Immunization.reaction.manifestation
Element IdImmunization.reaction.manifestation
Definition

Details of the reaction.

Short DisplayAdditional information on reaction
Cardinality0..1
TypeCodeableReference(Observation)
Summaryfalse
Immunization.reaction.reported
Element IdImmunization.reaction.reported
Definition

Self-reported indicator.

Short DisplayIndicates self-reported reaction
Cardinality0..1
Typeboolean
Summaryfalse
Immunization.protocolApplied
Element IdImmunization.protocolApplied
Definition

The protocol (set of recommendations) being followed by the provider who administered the dose.

Short DisplayProtocol followed by the provider
Cardinality0..*
Summaryfalse
Immunization.protocolApplied.series
Element IdImmunization.protocolApplied.series
Definition

One possible path to achieve presumed immunity against a disease - within the context of an authority.

Short DisplayName of vaccine series
Cardinality0..1
Typestring
Summaryfalse
Immunization.protocolApplied.authority
Element IdImmunization.protocolApplied.authority
Definition

Indicates the authority who published the protocol (e.g. ACIP) that is being followed.

Short DisplayWho is responsible for publishing the recommendations
Cardinality0..1
TypeReference(Organization)
Summaryfalse
Immunization.protocolApplied.targetDisease
Element IdImmunization.protocolApplied.targetDisease
Definition

The vaccine preventable disease the dose is being administered against.

Short DisplayVaccine preventatable disease being targeted
Cardinality0..*
Terminology BindingImmunization Target Disease Codes (Example)
TypeCodeableConcept
Summaryfalse
Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber
Element IdImmunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber
Definition

Nominal position in a series as intended by the practitioner administering the dose.

Short DisplayDose number within series
Cardinality1..1
Typestring
Summaryfalse
Comments

The use of an integer is preferred if known. Text should only be used in cases where an integer is not available (such as when documenting a recurring booster dose).

Immunization.protocolApplied.seriesDoses
Element IdImmunization.protocolApplied.seriesDoses
Definition

The recommended number of doses to achieve immunity as intended by the practitioner administering the dose.

Short DisplayRecommended number of doses for immunity
Cardinality0..1
Typestring
Summaryfalse
Comments

The use of an integer is preferred if known.