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Resource Profile: CHCoreImmunization - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2024-05-16

Definitions for the ch-core-immunization resource profile.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. Immunization
ShortCH Core Immunization
2. Immunization.extension
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Immunization.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
  • 4. Immunization.extension:recorder
    Slice Namerecorder
    Definition

    The recorder Reference of the immunization. May be a Practitioner or a Patient

    Control0..1
    TypeExtension(Author of the content) (Extension Type: Reference)
    6. Immunization.vaccineCode
    BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CH VACD Swissmedic code for vaccine code
    (preferred to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-vacd/ValueSet/ch-vacd-vaccines-vs)
    8. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Immunization.vaccineCode.coding. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • pattern @ $this
    • 10. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:swissVaccines
      Slice NameswissVaccines
      Definition

      Swiss Vaccine Code

      ShortSwiss Vaccine Code
      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CH VACD Swissmedic code for vaccine code
      (required to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-vacd/ValueSet/ch-vacd-vaccines-vs)
      12. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:snomedctVaccines
      Slice NamesnomedctVaccines
      Definition

      Vaccine Code by SNOMED CT

      ShortVaccine Code by SNOMED CT
      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CH VACD Snomed CT for vaccine code
      (required to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-vacd/ValueSet/ch-vacd-vaccines-snomedct-vs)
      14. Immunization.patient
      ShortPatient
      TypeReference(CH Core Patient)
      16. Immunization.encounter
      ShortEncounter
      TypeReference(CH Core Encounter)
      18. Immunization.route
      ShortHow vaccine entered body.
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CH VACD Route of Administration for Immunization
      (preferred to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-vacd/ValueSet/ch-vacd-route-of-administration-vs)
      20. Immunization.performer
      22. Immunization.performer.actor
      ShortThe performer who applied the vaccine
      TypeReference(CH Core Practitioner, CH Core PractitionerRole, CH Core Organization)
      24. Immunization.protocolApplied
      26. Immunization.protocolApplied.targetDisease
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CH VACD Target disease and illnesses undergone for immunization
      (preferred to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-vacd/ValueSet/ch-vacd-targetdiseasesandillnessesundergoneforimmunization-vs)

      The code for disease.

      Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

      0. Immunization
      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.

      ShortCH Core ImmunizationImmunization event information
      Control0..*
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
      dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
      dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
      dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
      dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
      2. Immunization.implicitRules
      Definition

      A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

      ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
      Comments

      Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

      Control0..1
      Typeuri
      Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      4. Immunization.extension
      Definition

      An Extension


      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Immunization.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 6. Immunization.extension:recorder
        Slice Namerecorder
        Definition

        The recorder Reference of the immunization. May be a Practitioner or a Patient

        ShortOptional Extensions Element
        Control0..1
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
        TypeExtension(Author of the content) (Extension Type: Reference)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        8. Immunization.modifierExtension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
        Summaryfalse
        Requirements

        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        10. Immunization.status
        Definition

        Indicates the current status of the immunization event.

        Shortcompleted | entered-in-error | not-done
        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.

        Control1..1
        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ImmunizationStatusCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-status|4.0.1
        (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-status|4.0.1)

        A set of codes indicating the current status of an Immunization.

        Typecode
        Is Modifiertrue because 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
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        12. Immunization.vaccineCode
        Definition

        Vaccine that was administered or was to be administered.

        ShortVaccine product administered
        Control1..1
        BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see CH VACD Swissmedic code for vaccine codehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/vaccine-code
        (preferred to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-vacd/ValueSet/ch-vacd-vaccines-vs)
        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        14. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding
        Definition

        A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

        ShortCode defined by a terminology system
        Comments

        Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

        Control0..*
        TypeCoding
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Immunization.vaccineCode.coding. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • pattern @ $this
        • 16. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:swissVaccines
          Slice NameswissVaccines
          Definition

          Swiss Vaccine Code


          A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

          ShortSwiss Vaccine CodeCode defined by a terminology system
          Comments

          Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

          Control0..1*
          BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from For codes, see CH VACD Swissmedic code for vaccine code
          (required to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-vacd/ValueSet/ch-vacd-vaccines-vs)
          TypeCoding
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          18. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:snomedctVaccines
          Slice NamesnomedctVaccines
          Definition

          Vaccine Code by SNOMED CT


          A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

          ShortVaccine Code by SNOMED CTCode defined by a terminology system
          Comments

          Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

          Control0..1*
          BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from For codes, see CH VACD Snomed CT for vaccine code
          (required to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-vacd/ValueSet/ch-vacd-vaccines-snomedct-vs)
          TypeCoding
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          20. Immunization.patient
          Definition

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

          ShortPatientWho was immunized
          Control1..1
          TypeReference(CH Core Patient, Patient)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          22. Immunization.encounter
          Definition

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

          ShortEncounterEncounter immunization was part of
          Control0..1
          TypeReference(CH Core Encounter, Encounter)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          24. Immunization.occurrence[x]
          Definition

          Date vaccine administered or was to be administered.

          ShortVaccine administration date
          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.

          Control1..1
          TypeChoice of: dateTime, string
          [x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          26. Immunization.route
          Definition

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

          ShortHow vaccine entered body.
          Control0..1
          BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see CH VACD Route of Administration for Immunizationhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-route
          (preferred to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-vacd/ValueSet/ch-vacd-route-of-administration-vs)
          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          28. Immunization.isSubpotent
          Definition

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

          ShortDose potency
          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.

          Control0..1
          Typeboolean
          Is Modifiertrue because 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.
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Meaning if MissingBy default, a dose should be considered to be potent.
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

          Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

          0. Immunization
          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.

          ShortCH Core Immunization
          Control0..*
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
          dom-3: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource (contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty())
          dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated (contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty())
          dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
          dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
          2. Immunization.id
          Definition

          The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

          ShortLogical id of this artifact
          Comments

          The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

          Control0..1
          Typeid
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          4. Immunization.meta
          Definition

          The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

          ShortMetadata about the resource
          Control0..1
          TypeMeta
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          6. Immunization.implicitRules
          Definition

          A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

          ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
          Comments

          Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

          Control0..1
          Typeuri
          Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          8. Immunization.language
          Definition

          The base language in which the resource is written.

          ShortLanguage of the resource content
          Comments

          Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

          Control0..1
          BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
          (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages)

          A human language.

          Additional BindingsPurpose
          AllLanguagesMax Binding
          Typecode
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          10. Immunization.text
          Definition

          A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

          ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
          Comments

          Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

          Control0..1
          TypeNarrative
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          12. Immunization.contained
          Definition

          These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

          ShortContained, inline Resources
          Comments

          This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

          Control0..*
          TypeResource
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
          14. Immunization.extension
          Definition

          An Extension

          ShortExtension
          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Immunization.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • value @ url
          • 16. Immunization.extension:recorder
            Slice Namerecorder
            Definition

            The recorder Reference of the immunization. May be a Practitioner or a Patient

            ShortOptional Extensions Element
            Control0..1
            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
            TypeExtension(Author of the content) (Extension Type: Reference)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            18. Immunization.modifierExtension
            Definition

            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

            Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

            ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
            Summaryfalse
            Requirements

            Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            20. Immunization.identifier
            Definition

            A unique identifier assigned to this immunization record.

            ShortBusiness identifier
            NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
            Control0..*
            TypeIdentifier
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            22. Immunization.status
            Definition

            Indicates the current status of the immunization event.

            Shortcompleted | entered-in-error | not-done
            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.

            Control1..1
            BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ImmunizationStatusCodes
            (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-status|4.0.1)

            A set of codes indicating the current status of an Immunization.

            Typecode
            Is Modifiertrue because 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
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            24. Immunization.statusReason
            Definition

            Indicates the reason the immunization event was not performed.

            ShortReason not done
            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.

            Control0..1
            BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationStatusReasonCodes
            (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-status-reason)

            The reason why a vaccine was not administered.

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            26. Immunization.vaccineCode
            Definition

            Vaccine that was administered or was to be administered.

            ShortVaccine product administered
            Control1..1
            BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CH VACD Swissmedic code for vaccine code
            (preferred to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-vacd/ValueSet/ch-vacd-vaccines-vs)
            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            28. Immunization.vaccineCode.id
            Definition

            Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

            ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
            Control0..1
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
            Summaryfalse
            30. Immunization.vaccineCode.extension
            Definition

            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Immunization.vaccineCode.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • value @ url
            • 32. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding
              Definition

              A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

              ShortCode defined by a terminology system
              Comments

              Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

              Control0..*
              TypeCoding
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Immunization.vaccineCode.coding. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
              • pattern @ $this
              • 34. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:swissVaccines
                Slice NameswissVaccines
                Definition

                Swiss Vaccine Code

                ShortSwiss Vaccine Code
                Comments

                Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                Control0..1
                BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CH VACD Swissmedic code for vaccine code
                (required to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-vacd/ValueSet/ch-vacd-vaccines-vs)
                TypeCoding
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                36. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:snomedctVaccines
                Slice NamesnomedctVaccines
                Definition

                Vaccine Code by SNOMED CT

                ShortVaccine Code by SNOMED CT
                Comments

                Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

                Control0..1
                BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from CH VACD Snomed CT for vaccine code
                (required to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-vacd/ValueSet/ch-vacd-vaccines-snomedct-vs)
                TypeCoding
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                38. Immunization.vaccineCode.text
                Definition

                A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

                ShortPlain text representation of the concept
                Comments

                Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                40. Immunization.patient
                Definition

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

                ShortPatient
                Control1..1
                TypeReference(CH Core Patient)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                42. Immunization.encounter
                Definition

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

                ShortEncounter
                Control0..1
                TypeReference(CH Core Encounter)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                44. Immunization.occurrence[x]
                Definition

                Date vaccine administered or was to be administered.

                ShortVaccine administration date
                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.

                Control1..1
                TypeChoice of: dateTime, string
                [x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                46. Immunization.recorded
                Definition

                The date the occurrence of the immunization was first captured in the record - potentially significantly after the occurrence of the event.

                ShortWhen the immunization was first captured in the subject's record
                Control0..1
                TypedateTime
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                48. Immunization.primarySource
                Definition

                An indication that the content of the record is based on information from the person who administered the vaccine. This reflects the context under which the data was originally recorded.

                ShortIndicates context the data was recorded in
                Comments

                Reflects the “reliability” of the content.

                Control0..1
                Typeboolean
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                50. Immunization.reportOrigin
                Definition

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

                ShortIndicates the source of a secondarily reported record
                Comments

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

                Control0..1
                BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationOriginCodes
                (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-origin)

                The source of the data for a record which is not from a primary source.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                52. Immunization.location
                Definition

                The service delivery location where the vaccine administration occurred.

                ShortWhere immunization occurred
                Control0..1
                TypeReference(Location)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                54. Immunization.manufacturer
                Definition

                Name of vaccine manufacturer.

                ShortVaccine manufacturer
                Control0..1
                TypeReference(Organization)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                56. Immunization.lotNumber
                Definition

                Lot number of the vaccine product.

                ShortVaccine lot number
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                58. Immunization.expirationDate
                Definition

                Date vaccine batch expires.

                ShortVaccine expiration date
                Control0..1
                Typedate
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                60. Immunization.site
                Definition

                Body site where vaccine was administered.

                ShortBody site vaccine was administered
                Control0..1
                BindingFor example codes, see CodesForImmunizationSiteOfAdministration
                (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-site)

                The site at which the vaccine was administered.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                62. Immunization.route
                Definition

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

                ShortHow vaccine entered body.
                Control0..1
                BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CH VACD Route of Administration for Immunization
                (preferred to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-vacd/ValueSet/ch-vacd-route-of-administration-vs)
                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                64. Immunization.doseQuantity
                Definition

                The quantity of vaccine product that was administered.

                ShortAmount of vaccine administered
                Control0..1
                TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                66. Immunization.performer
                Definition

                Indicates who performed the immunization event.

                ShortWho performed event
                Control0..*
                TypeBackboneElement
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                68. Immunization.performer.id
                Definition

                Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                Summaryfalse
                70. Immunization.performer.extension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                72. Immunization.performer.modifierExtension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                74. Immunization.performer.function
                Definition

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

                ShortWhat type of performance was done
                Control0..1
                BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ImmunizationFunctionCodes
                (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-function)

                The role a practitioner or organization plays in the immunization event.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                76. Immunization.performer.actor
                Definition

                The practitioner or organization who performed the action.

                ShortThe performer who applied the vaccine
                Comments

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

                Control1..1
                TypeReference(CH Core Practitioner, CH Core PractitionerRole, CH Core Organization)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                78. Immunization.note
                Definition

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

                ShortAdditional immunization notes
                Control0..*
                TypeAnnotation
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                80. Immunization.reasonCode
                Definition

                Reasons why the vaccine was administered.

                ShortWhy immunization occurred
                Control0..*
                BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationReasonCodes
                (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-reason)

                The reason why a vaccine was administered.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                82. Immunization.reasonReference
                Definition

                Condition, Observation or DiagnosticReport that supports why the immunization was administered.

                ShortWhy immunization occurred
                Control0..*
                TypeReference(Condition, Observation, DiagnosticReport)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                84. Immunization.isSubpotent
                Definition

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

                ShortDose potency
                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.

                Control0..1
                Typeboolean
                Is Modifiertrue because 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.
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summarytrue
                Meaning if MissingBy default, a dose should be considered to be potent.
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                86. Immunization.subpotentReason
                Definition

                Reason why a dose is considered to be subpotent.

                ShortReason for being subpotent
                Control0..*
                BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationSubpotentReason
                (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-subpotent-reason)

                The reason why a dose is considered to be subpotent.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                88. Immunization.education
                Definition

                Educational material presented to the patient (or guardian) at the time of vaccine administration.

                ShortEducational material presented to patient
                Control0..*
                TypeBackboneElement
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                imm-1: One of documentType or reference SHALL be present (documentType.exists() or reference.exists())
                90. Immunization.education.id
                Definition

                Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                Summaryfalse
                92. Immunization.education.extension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                94. Immunization.education.modifierExtension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                96. Immunization.education.documentType
                Definition

                Identifier of the material presented to the patient.

                ShortEducational material document identifier
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                98. Immunization.education.reference
                Definition

                Reference pointer to the educational material given to the patient if the information was on line.

                ShortEducational material reference pointer
                Control0..1
                Typeuri
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                100. Immunization.education.publicationDate
                Definition

                Date the educational material was published.

                ShortEducational material publication date
                Control0..1
                TypedateTime
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                102. Immunization.education.presentationDate
                Definition

                Date the educational material was given to the patient.

                ShortEducational material presentation date
                Control0..1
                TypedateTime
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                104. Immunization.programEligibility
                Definition

                Indicates a patient's eligibility for a funding program.

                ShortPatient eligibility for a vaccination program
                Control0..*
                BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationProgramEligibility
                (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-program-eligibility)

                The patient's eligibility for a vaccation program.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                106. Immunization.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).

                ShortFunding source for the vaccine
                Control0..1
                BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationFundingSource
                (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-funding-source)

                The source of funding used to purchase the vaccine administered.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                108. Immunization.reaction
                Definition

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

                ShortDetails of a reaction that follows immunization
                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.

                Control0..*
                TypeBackboneElement
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                110. Immunization.reaction.id
                Definition

                Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                Summaryfalse
                112. Immunization.reaction.extension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                114. Immunization.reaction.modifierExtension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                116. Immunization.reaction.date
                Definition

                Date of reaction to the immunization.

                ShortWhen reaction started
                Control0..1
                TypedateTime
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                118. Immunization.reaction.detail
                Definition

                Details of the reaction.

                ShortAdditional information on reaction
                Control0..1
                TypeReference(Observation)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                120. Immunization.reaction.reported
                Definition

                Self-reported indicator.

                ShortIndicates self-reported reaction
                Control0..1
                Typeboolean
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                122. Immunization.protocolApplied
                Definition

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

                ShortProtocol followed by the provider
                Control0..*
                TypeBackboneElement
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                124. Immunization.protocolApplied.id
                Definition

                Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

                ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                Summaryfalse
                126. Immunization.protocolApplied.extension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

                ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Alternate Namesextensions, user content
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                128. Immunization.protocolApplied.modifierExtension
                Definition

                May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

                Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

                ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
                Comments

                There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

                Control0..*
                TypeExtension
                Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
                Summarytrue
                Requirements

                Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

                Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
                130. Immunization.protocolApplied.series
                Definition

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

                ShortName of vaccine series
                Control0..1
                Typestring
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                132. Immunization.protocolApplied.authority
                Definition

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

                ShortWho is responsible for publishing the recommendations
                Control0..1
                TypeReference(Organization)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                134. Immunization.protocolApplied.targetDisease
                Definition

                The vaccine preventable disease the dose is being administered against.

                ShortVaccine preventatable disease being targetted
                Control0..*
                BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CH VACD Target disease and illnesses undergone for immunization
                (preferred to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-vacd/ValueSet/ch-vacd-targetdiseasesandillnessesundergoneforimmunization-vs)

                The code for disease.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                136. Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber[x]
                Definition

                Nominal position in a series.

                ShortDose number within series
                Comments

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

                Control1..1
                TypeChoice of: positiveInt, string
                [x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                138. Immunization.protocolApplied.seriesDoses[x]
                Definition

                The recommended number of doses to achieve immunity.

                ShortRecommended number of doses for immunity
                Comments

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

                Control0..1
                TypeChoice of: positiveInt, string
                [x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
                Is Modifierfalse
                Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                Summaryfalse
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))