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This is a value set defined by the FHIR project.
The route by which the vaccine was administered
Formal definitions: XML or JSON.
The value set to instantiate this attribute should be drawn from a terminologically robust code system that consists of or contains concepts to support the medication process, in particular the process and reasons for dispensing. This value set is provided as a suggestive example
This value set includes codes defined in other code systems, using the following rules:
Code | Display | Definition |
IM | Injection, intramuscular | Injection, intramuscular |
PO | Swallow, oral | Swallow, oral |
NASINHL | Inhalation, nasal | Inhalation, nasal |
These codes are used in the following places:
The OID for the value set is 2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.2.79 (OIDs are not used in FHIR, but may be used in v3, or OID based terminology systems).
See the full registry of value sets defined as part of FHIR.