Implementation Guide CH VACD
4.0.1 - trial-use Switzerland flag

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Resource Profile: CHVACDImmunization - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2023-12-28

Definitions for the ch-vacd-immunization resource profile.

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

0. Immunization
ShortCH VACD Immunization
2. Immunization.contained
ShortImmunization inline resource
Control0..1
4. Immunization.extension
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Immunization.extension. The slices are unordered 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

Control0..1
TypeExtension(Author of the content) (Extension Type: Reference)
Must Supporttrue
8. Immunization.extension:medication
Slice Namemedication
Definition

The Reference to the Medication resource defining the vaccination material.

Control0..1
TypeExtension(CH VACD Extension Immunization Medication Reference) (Extension Type: Reference)
10. Immunization.extension:relatesTo
Slice NamerelatesTo
Definition

The definition of a relation of this immunization entry in this document to an immunization entry in an other document.

Control0..1
TypeExtension(Entry Resource Cross References) (Complex Extension)
12. Immunization.extension:conflict
Slice Nameconflict
Control0..*
TypeExtension(CH VACD Extension Merging Conflict Entry Reference) (Complex Extension)
14. Immunization.identifier
ShortImmunization item ID
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control1..?
16. Immunization.status
Must Supporttrue
18. Immunization.vaccineCode
BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Swissmedic code for vaccine code
Must Supporttrue
20. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Immunization.vaccineCode.coding. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
22. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:swissVaccines
Slice NameswissVaccines
Definition

Swiss Vaccine Code

ShortSwiss Vaccine Code
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Swissmedic code for vaccine code
24. 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 Snomed CT for vaccine code
26. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:absentOrUnknownImmunization
Slice NameabsentOrUnknownImmunization
Definition

A reference to a code indicating that there there are no known immunizations or that this information is unknown.

ShortAbsent Unknown Immunization
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Absent or Unknown Immunization - IPS
28. Immunization.patient
ShortPatient
TypeReference(CH Core Patient)
30. Immunization.encounter
ShortEncounter
TypeReference(CH Core Encounter)
32. Immunization.occurrence[x]
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Immunization.occurrence[x]. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
34. Immunization.occurrence[x]:occurrenceDateTime
Slice NameoccurrenceDateTime
Control0..1
TypedateTime
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
36. Immunization.lotNumber
Must Supporttrue
38. Immunization.site
Must Supporttrue
40. Immunization.route
ShortHow vaccine entered body.
BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Route of Administration for Immunization
Must Supporttrue
42. Immunization.performer
44. Immunization.performer.actor
ShortThe performer who applied the vaccine
TypeReference(CH Core PractitionerRole)
Must Supporttrue
46. Immunization.reasonCode
Must Supporttrue
48. Immunization.protocolApplied
Control1..?
50. Immunization.protocolApplied.targetDisease
Control1..?
BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Target disease and illnesses undergone for immunization

The code for disease.

Must Supporttrue
52. Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber[x]
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber[x]. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
54. Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber[x]:doseNumberPositiveInt
Slice NamedoseNumberPositiveInt
Control0..1
TypepositiveInt
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue

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 VACD 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.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.

ShortImmunization inline resourceContained, 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..1*
TypeResource
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
6. 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 are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
8. Immunization.extension:recorder
Slice Namerecorder
Definition

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

ShortExtension
Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
TypeExtension(Author of the content) (Extension Type: Reference)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
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())
10. Immunization.extension:medication
Slice Namemedication
Definition

The Reference to the Medication resource defining the vaccination material.

ShortExtension to reference immunization medication resource
Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
TypeExtension(CH VACD Extension Immunization Medication Reference) (Extension Type: Reference)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
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())
12. Immunization.extension:relatesTo
Slice NamerelatesTo
Definition

The definition of a relation of this immunization entry in this document to an immunization entry in an other document.

ShortEntry Resource Cross References
Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
TypeExtension(Entry Resource Cross References) (Complex Extension)
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())
14. Immunization.extension:conflict
Slice Nameconflict
Definition

Extension to make a reference to an entry conflicting with other entries.

ShortReference to related resource
Control0..*
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
TypeExtension(CH VACD Extension Merging Conflict Entry Reference) (Complex Extension)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
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())
16. 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())
18. Immunization.identifier
Definition

A unique identifier assigned to this immunization record.

ShortImmunization item IDBusiness identifier
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control10..*
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
20. 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

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

Vaccine that was administered or was to be administered.

ShortVaccine product administered
Control1..1
BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see Swissmedic code for vaccine codehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/vaccine-code
TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
24. 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 are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
26. 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 Swissmedic code for vaccine code
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()))
28. 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 Snomed CT for vaccine code
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()))
30. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:absentOrUnknownImmunization
Slice NameabsentOrUnknownImmunization
Definition

A reference to a code indicating that there there are no known immunizations or that this information is unknown.


A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortAbsent Unknown ImmunizationCode 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 Absent or Unknown Immunization - IPS
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()))
32. 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()))
34. 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()))
36. 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()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Immunization.occurrence[x]. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
38. Immunization.occurrence[x]:occurrenceDateTime
Slice NameoccurrenceDateTime
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.

Control01..1
TypedateTime, 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
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
40. 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
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
42. Immunization.site
Definition

Body site where vaccine was administered.

ShortBody site vaccine was administered
Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see CodesForImmunizationSiteOfAdministrationhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-site

The site at which the vaccine was administered.

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

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

ShortHow vaccine entered body.
Control0..1
BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see Route of Administration for Immunizationhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-route
TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
46. 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()))
48. 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())
50. Immunization.performer.actor
Definition

The practitioner or organization who performed the action.

ShortThe performer who applied the vaccineIndividual or organization who was performing
Comments

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

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

Reasons why the vaccine was administered.

ShortWhy immunization occurred
Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationReasonCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-reason

The reason why a vaccine was administered.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
54. 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()))
56. Immunization.protocolApplied
Definition

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

ShortProtocol followed by the provider
Control10..*
TypeBackboneElement
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
58. 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())
60. Immunization.protocolApplied.targetDisease
Definition

The vaccine preventable disease the dose is being administered against.

ShortVaccine preventatable disease being targetted
Control10..*
BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see Target disease and illnesses undergone for immunizationhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-target-disease

The code for disease.


The vaccine preventable disease the dose is being administered for.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
62. 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()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber[x]. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
64. Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber[x]:doseNumberPositiveInt
Slice NamedoseNumberPositiveInt
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).

Control01..1
TypepositiveInt, 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
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
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 VACD 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

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.

ShortImmunization inline resource
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..1
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 are unordered 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

ShortExtension
Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
TypeExtension(Author of the content) (Extension Type: Reference)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
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.extension:medication
Slice Namemedication
Definition

The Reference to the Medication resource defining the vaccination material.

ShortExtension to reference immunization medication resource
Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
TypeExtension(CH VACD Extension Immunization Medication Reference) (Extension Type: Reference)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
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.extension:relatesTo
Slice NamerelatesTo
Definition

The definition of a relation of this immunization entry in this document to an immunization entry in an other document.

ShortEntry Resource Cross References
Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
TypeExtension(Entry Resource Cross References) (Complex Extension)
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())
22. Immunization.extension:conflict
Slice Nameconflict
Definition

Extension to make a reference to an entry conflicting with other entries.

ShortReference to related resource
Control0..*
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
TypeExtension(CH VACD Extension Merging Conflict Entry Reference) (Complex Extension)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
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())
24. 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())
26. Immunization.identifier
Definition

A unique identifier assigned to this immunization record.

ShortImmunization item ID
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control1..*
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
28. 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

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
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
30. 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

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()))
32. Immunization.vaccineCode
Definition

Vaccine that was administered or was to be administered.

ShortVaccine product administered
Control1..1
BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Swissmedic code for vaccine code
TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
34. 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
36. 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 are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
38. 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 are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
40. 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 Swissmedic code for vaccine code
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()))
42. 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 Snomed CT for vaccine code
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()))
44. Immunization.vaccineCode.coding:absentOrUnknownImmunization
Slice NameabsentOrUnknownImmunization
Definition

A reference to a code indicating that there there are no known immunizations or that this information is unknown.

ShortAbsent Unknown Immunization
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 Absent or Unknown Immunization - IPS
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()))
46. 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()))
48. 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()))
50. 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()))
52. 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()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Immunization.occurrence[x]. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
54. Immunization.occurrence[x]:occurrenceDateTime
Slice NameoccurrenceDateTime
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.

Control0..1
TypedateTime
[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
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
56. 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()))
58. 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()))
60. 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

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()))
62. 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()))
64. 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()))
66. 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
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
68. 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()))
70. Immunization.site
Definition

Body site where vaccine was administered.

ShortBody site vaccine was administered
Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see CodesForImmunizationSiteOfAdministration

The site at which the vaccine was administered.

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

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

ShortHow vaccine entered body.
Control0..1
BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Route of Administration for Immunization
TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
74. 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()))
76. 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()))
78. 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
80. 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())
82. 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())
84. 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

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()))
86. 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 PractitionerRole)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
88. 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()))
90. Immunization.reasonCode
Definition

Reasons why the vaccine was administered.

ShortWhy immunization occurred
Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationReasonCodes

The reason why a vaccine was administered.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
92. 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()))
94. 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()))
96. Immunization.subpotentReason
Definition

Reason why a dose is considered to be subpotent.

ShortReason for being subpotent
Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationSubpotentReason

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()))
98. 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())
100. 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
102. 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())
104. 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())
106. 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()))
108. 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()))
110. 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()))
112. 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()))
114. Immunization.programEligibility
Definition

Indicates a patient's eligibility for a funding program.

ShortPatient eligibility for a vaccination program
Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationProgramEligibility

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()))
116. 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

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()))
118. 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()))
120. 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
122. 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())
124. 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())
126. 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()))
128. 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()))
130. 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()))
132. Immunization.protocolApplied
Definition

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

ShortProtocol followed by the provider
Control1..*
TypeBackboneElement
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
134. 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
136. 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())
138. 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())
140. 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()))
142. 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()))
144. Immunization.protocolApplied.targetDisease
Definition

The vaccine preventable disease the dose is being administered against.

ShortVaccine preventatable disease being targetted
Control1..*
BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Target disease and illnesses undergone for immunization

The code for disease.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
146. 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()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber[x]. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
148. Immunization.protocolApplied.doseNumber[x]:doseNumberPositiveInt
Slice NamedoseNumberPositiveInt
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).

Control0..1
TypepositiveInt
[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
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
150. 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()))