Purpose
Body Route
Description: The path by which a drug is taken into the body. Also referred to as 'Route' in Health Level Seven (HL7) and other data standards.
Rationale for inclusion:
- Supports the investigation and reporting of vaccine adverse events by enabling analysis of potential links between the administration route and specific adverse reactions.
- Ensures that patients receive appropriate notifications based on the specific vaccines they need, including those that may require different administration routes.
Functional Standard(s): 11.0, 13.0
Repeat: No
Data Source: Vaccination Event (for example, reported by an Electronic Health Records (EHR) of a hospital system)
Standards Mapping:
| Standard | Data Element | Usage | Value Set |
| HL7 v2 | RXR-1 | R | PHVS_RouteOfAdministration_IIS |
| USCDI V5 | Route of Administration (Medications) |
Body Site
Description: The anatomical site where the vaccine was given. Also referred to as 'Site' in HL7 and other data standards.
Rationale for inclusion:
- Allows healthcare providers to analyze potential correlations between the administration site and specific adverse reactions, thereby enhancing the understanding of vaccine safety and informing future vaccination practices.
- Ensures that patients receive accurate notifications for upcoming vaccinations based on the specific sites where previous vaccines were administered. This information helps healthcare providers determine the appropriate vaccines and administration sites for future doses, improving the effectiveness of reminders and enhancing vaccination compliance.
Functional Standard(s): 11.0, 13.0
Repeat: No
Data Source: Vaccination Event (for example, reported by an EHR of a hospital system)
Standards Mapping:
| Standard | Data Element | Usage | Value Set |
| HL7 v2 | RXR-2 | RE | HL70163 |
| USCDI V5 |
Dose Units
Description: The unit of measure of the dose (e.g., mL).
Rationale for inclusion:
- Facilitates effective electronic integration and data sharing by incorporating units information, which enables the smooth transfer of this essential data between the IIS and various health information systems while complying with federal and jurisdictional guidelines.
- Aligns immunization forecasts for pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations by confirming the correct dosage for each age group and vaccine type, thereby supporting accurate forecasting and compliance with vaccination guidelines.
Functional Standard(s): 5.0, 6.0
Repeat: No
Data Source: Vaccination Event (for example, reported by an EHR of a hospital system)
Standards Mapping:
| Standard | Data Element | Usage | Value Set |
| HL7 v2 | RXA-7 | C(R/X) | PHVS_UnitsOfMeasure_CDC |
| USCDI V5 | Dose Unit of Measure (Medications) |
Dose Volume
Description: The amount of vaccine administered (e.g., 0.5).
Rationale for inclusion:
- Facilitates effective electronic integration and information sharing by including dose volume details, which allows for the smooth transfer of this critical data between the IIS and various health information systems while meeting federal and jurisdictional requirements.
- Ensures that immunization forecasts for pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations are aligned by verifying the correct dosage for each age group and vaccine type, thereby supporting accurate forecasting and adherence to vaccination guidelines.
Functional Standard(s): 5.0, 6.0
Repeat: No
Data Source: Vaccination Event (for example, reported by an EHR of a hospital system)
Standards Mapping:
| Standard | Data Element | Usage |
| HL7 v2 | RXA-6 | R |
| USCDI V5 | Dose (Medications) |