The HL7 2.5.1 immunization implementation guide lists data elements for transmitting immunization information, whether the data is historical or part of a report for an immunization recently provided. [Each element is Required (R), Required if Exists (RE), Conditional (C), Optional (O) or Not Applicable (NA).]
| IMMUNIZATION HISTORY DATA ELEMENTS | ||
| Concept Name | Description | R/RE/O |
| Entered BY | RE | |
| Ordering Provider | RE/O-Historical | |
| Entering Organization | RE/O-Historical | |
| Administration Notes (Vaccine Event information source) | Can be structured using HL7 2.5.1 options for vaccine event information source, or equivalent text | C (R-status is Completed or Partially administered/O if Non-administration) |
| Date/Time of Start of Administration | R | |
| Vaccine Administered | Can be generic name or equivalent text (e.g., brand name of vaccine product) | R |
| Administered Amount (of Vaccine) | R | |
| Administered Units (of Measure) | C (R- if administered amount NOT ‘999’/O) | |
| Administering Provider | The person who administers the dose to the patient | C (RE – New Administrations/O – Historical) |
| Administered-at Location | C (RE – New Administrations/O – Historical) | |
| Lot Number | C (RE – New Administrations/O – Historical) | |
| Substance Expiration Date | C (RE – New Administrations/O – Historical) | |
| Substance Manufacturer Name | Manufacturer Name and MVX code; can be equivalent text | C (RE – New Administrations/O – Historical) |
| Completion Status | CP – Complete, RE – Refused, NA – Not administered, PA – Partially administered | RE |
| Route of Administration | RE | |
| Administration Site | RE | |