Immunization Incubator Implementation Guide
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Immunization Incubator Implementation Guide, published by HL7 International / Public Health. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.1.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/HL7/immunization-incubator/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource: Immunization Recommendation - Detailed Descriptions

Page standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 3

Definitions for the ImmunizationRecommendation resource

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

0. ImmunizationRecommendation
Definition

A patient's point-in-time set of recommendations (i.e. forecasting) according to a published schedule with optional supporting justification.


A resource that includes narrative, extensions, and contained resources.

ShortGuidance or advice relating to an immunizationA resource with narrative, extensions, and contained resources
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
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.trace('id') in %resource.descendants().select(reference | as(uri))) or descendants().where(reference='#' | as(uri)='#').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. ImmunizationRecommendation.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

Within the context of the FHIR RESTful interactions, the resource has an id except for cases like the create and conditional update. Otherwise, the use of the resouce id depends on the given use case.

Control0..1
Typeid
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
4. ImmunizationRecommendation.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
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. ImmunizationRecommendation.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 its 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 its meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
8. ImmunizationRecommendation.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 SHALL be taken from AllLanguageshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages|6.0.0-ballot3
(required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages|6.0.0-ballot3)

IETF language tag for a human language

Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
10. ImmunizationRecommendation.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 a 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
This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-6
TypeNarrative
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
12. ImmunizationRecommendation.contained
Definition

These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by a resource that provides context/meaning.

ShortContained, inline Resources
Comments

This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags in their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels. Contained resources may be a resource type defined in the FHIR specification, or an additional resource.

Control0..*
This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-2, dom-4, dom-3, dom-5
TypeResource
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
14. ImmunizationRecommendation.extension
Definition

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 managable, 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
Must Supportfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
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 ImmunizationRecommendation.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
  • 16. ImmunizationRecommendation.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 managable, 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
    Must Supportfalse
    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
    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 ImmunizationRecommendation.modifierExtension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ url
    • 18. ImmunizationRecommendation.identifier
      Definition

      A unique identifier assigned to this particular recommendation record.

      ShortBusiness identifier
      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
      Control0..*
      TypeIdentifier
      Summarytrue
      20. ImmunizationRecommendation.patient
      Definition

      The patient the recommendation(s) are for.

      ShortWho this profile is for
      Control1..1
      TypeReference(Patient)
      Summarytrue
      22. ImmunizationRecommendation.date
      Definition

      The date the immunization recommendation(s) were created.

      ShortDate recommendation(s) created
      Control1..1
      TypedateTime
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      24. ImmunizationRecommendation.authority
      Definition

      Indicates the authority who published the schedule (e.g. ACIP, WHO, NITAG).

      ShortWho is responsible for schedule
      Control0..1
      TypeReference(Organization)
      26. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation
      Definition

      Vaccine administration recommendations.

      ShortVaccine administration recommendations
      Comments

      A given instance of the .recommendation backbone element should correspond to a single recommended administration or the entire immunization series when there is no recommended administration

      Control1..*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsimr-1: One of vaccineCode or targetDisease SHALL be present (vaccineCode.exists() or targetDisease.exists())
      ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children or both (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      28. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.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
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      Typeidstring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      30. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.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 managable, 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()))
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 32. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.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 managable, 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()))
        34. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.vaccineCode
        Definition

        Vaccine(s) or vaccine group that pertain to the recommendation.

        ShortVaccine or vaccine group recommendation applies to
        Control0..*
        This element is affected by the following invariants: imr-1
        BindingFor example codes, see VaccineAdministeredValueSethttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/vaccine-code
        (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/vaccine-code)

        The type of vaccine administered.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Summarytrue
        36. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.targetDisease
        Definition

        The targeted disease for the recommendation.

        ShortDisease to be immunized against
        Comments

        A given instance of the .recommendation backbone element should correspond to a single recommended administration but sometimes that administration (e.g. MMR) will encompass multiple diseases, thus the targetDisease element is allowed to repeat.

        Control0..*
        This element is affected by the following invariants: imr-1
        BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationTargetDiseaseCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-target-disease
        (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-target-disease)

        The disease that the recommended vaccination targets.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Summarytrue
        38. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.contraindicatedVaccineCode
        Definition

        Vaccine(s) which should not be used to fulfill the recommendation.

        ShortVaccine which is contraindicated to fulfill the recommendation
        Control0..*
        BindingFor example codes, see VaccineAdministeredValueSethttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/vaccine-code
        (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/vaccine-code)

        The type of vaccine administered.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Summarytrue
        40. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.forecastStatus
        Definition

        Indicates the patient status with respect to the path to immunity for the target disease.

        ShortVaccine recommendation status
        Control1..1
        BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationRecommendationStatusCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-recommendation-status
        (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-recommendation-status)

        The patient's status with respect to a vaccination protocol.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the forecastStatus indicates whether a patient needs additional doses (due, overdue, etc.) or not (contraindicated, complete, etc.).
        Summarytrue
        42. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.forecastReason
        Definition

        The reason for the assigned forecast status.

        ShortVaccine administration status reason
        Control0..*
        BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationRecommendationReasonCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-recommendation-reason
        (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-recommendation-reason)

        The reason for the patient's status with respect to a vaccination protocol.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Summarytrue
        44. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.dateCriterion
        Definition

        Vaccine date recommendations. For example, earliest date to administer, latest date to administer, etc.

        ShortDates governing proposed immunization
        Control0..*
        TypeBackboneElement
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children or both (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        46. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.dateCriterion.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
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
        Typeidstring
        Is Modifierfalse
        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
        Summaryfalse
        48. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.dateCriterion.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 managable, 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()))
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.dateCriterion.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ url
        • 50. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.dateCriterion.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 managable, 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()))
          52. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.dateCriterion.code
          Definition

          Date classification of recommendation. For example, earliest date to give, latest date to give, etc.

          ShortType of date
          Control1..1
          BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationRecommendationDateCriterionCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-recommendation-date-criterion
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-recommendation-date-criterion)

          Classifies date criterion with respect to conveying information about a patient's vaccination status (e.g. due date, latest to give date, etc.).

          TypeCodeableConcept
          54. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.dateCriterion.value
          Definition

          The date whose meaning is specified by dateCriterion.code.

          ShortRecommended date
          Control1..1
          TypedateTime
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          56. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.description
          Definition

          Contains the description about the protocol under which the vaccine was administered.

          ShortProtocol details
          Control0..1
          Typemarkdown
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          58. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.series
          Definition

          The name of the vaccination series within the context of the authority which defines the series. A series is one possible path to achieve presumed immunity against a disease.

          ShortName of vaccination series
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          60. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.doseNumber
          Definition

          Nominal position of the recommended dose in a series as determined by the evaluation and forecasting process (e.g. dose 2 is the next recommended dose).

          ShortRecommended dose number within series
          Comments

          The dose number may be communicated as either a coded concept (for example Dose 1, Dose 2 or Booster) or as free text as needed by the use case.

          Control0..1
          Binding

          A code expressing the vaccine dose number - several coding schemes exist or will be defined for each jurisdiction.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Summarytrue
          62. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.seriesDoses
          Definition

          The recommended number of doses to achieve immunity as determined by the evaluation and forecasting process.

          ShortRecommended number of doses for immunity
          Comments

          The number of doses in a series may be communicated as either a coded concept or as free text as needed by the use case.

          Control0..1
          Binding

          A code expressing the doses recommended or expected - several coding schemes exist or will be defined for each jurisdiction.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          64. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.supportingImmunization
          Definition

          Immunization event history and/or evaluation that supports the status and recommendation.

          ShortPast immunizations supporting recommendation
          Control0..*
          TypeReference(Immunization, Immunization Evaluation)
          66. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.supportingPatientInformation
          Definition

          Patient Information that supports the status and recommendation. This includes patient observations, adverse reactions and allergy/intolerance information.

          ShortPatient observations supporting recommendation
          Control0..*
          TypeReference(Resource)

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

          0. ImmunizationRecommendation
          Definition

          A patient's point-in-time set of recommendations (i.e. forecasting) according to a published schedule with optional supporting justification.

          ShortGuidance or advice relating to an immunization
          Control0..*
          2. ImmunizationRecommendation.identifier
          Definition

          A unique identifier assigned to this particular recommendation record.

          ShortBusiness identifier
          NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
          Control0..*
          TypeIdentifier
          4. ImmunizationRecommendation.patient
          Definition

          The patient the recommendation(s) are for.

          ShortWho this profile is for
          Control1..1
          TypeReference(Patient)
          6. ImmunizationRecommendation.date
          Definition

          The date the immunization recommendation(s) were created.

          ShortDate recommendation(s) created
          Control1..1
          TypedateTime
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          8. ImmunizationRecommendation.authority
          Definition

          Indicates the authority who published the schedule (e.g. ACIP, WHO, NITAG).

          ShortWho is responsible for schedule
          Control0..1
          TypeReference(Organization)
          10. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation
          Definition

          Vaccine administration recommendations.

          ShortVaccine administration recommendations
          Comments

          A given instance of the .recommendation backbone element should correspond to a single recommended administration or the entire immunization series when there is no recommended administration

          Control1..*
          TypeBackboneElement
          Invariantsimr-1: One of vaccineCode or targetDisease SHALL be present (vaccineCode.exists() or targetDisease.exists())
          12. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.vaccineCode
          Definition

          Vaccine(s) or vaccine group that pertain to the recommendation.

          ShortVaccine or vaccine group recommendation applies to
          Control0..*
          This element is affected by the following invariants: imr-1
          BindingFor example codes, see VaccineAdministeredValueSet
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/vaccine-code)

          The type of vaccine administered.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          14. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.targetDisease
          Definition

          The targeted disease for the recommendation.

          ShortDisease to be immunized against
          Comments

          A given instance of the .recommendation backbone element should correspond to a single recommended administration but sometimes that administration (e.g. MMR) will encompass multiple diseases, thus the targetDisease element is allowed to repeat.

          Control0..*
          This element is affected by the following invariants: imr-1
          BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationTargetDiseaseCodes
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-target-disease)

          The disease that the recommended vaccination targets.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          16. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.contraindicatedVaccineCode
          Definition

          Vaccine(s) which should not be used to fulfill the recommendation.

          ShortVaccine which is contraindicated to fulfill the recommendation
          Control0..*
          BindingFor example codes, see VaccineAdministeredValueSet
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/vaccine-code)

          The type of vaccine administered.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          18. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.forecastStatus
          Definition

          Indicates the patient status with respect to the path to immunity for the target disease.

          ShortVaccine recommendation status
          Control1..1
          BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationRecommendationStatusCodes
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-recommendation-status)

          The patient's status with respect to a vaccination protocol.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the forecastStatus indicates whether a patient needs additional doses (due, overdue, etc.) or not (contraindicated, complete, etc.).
          20. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.forecastReason
          Definition

          The reason for the assigned forecast status.

          ShortVaccine administration status reason
          Control0..*
          BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationRecommendationReasonCodes
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-recommendation-reason)

          The reason for the patient's status with respect to a vaccination protocol.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          22. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.dateCriterion
          Definition

          Vaccine date recommendations. For example, earliest date to administer, latest date to administer, etc.

          ShortDates governing proposed immunization
          Control0..*
          TypeBackboneElement
          24. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.dateCriterion.code
          Definition

          Date classification of recommendation. For example, earliest date to give, latest date to give, etc.

          ShortType of date
          Control1..1
          BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationRecommendationDateCriterionCodes
          (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-recommendation-date-criterion)

          Classifies date criterion with respect to conveying information about a patient's vaccination status (e.g. due date, latest to give date, etc.).

          TypeCodeableConcept
          26. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.dateCriterion.value
          Definition

          The date whose meaning is specified by dateCriterion.code.

          ShortRecommended date
          Control1..1
          TypedateTime
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          28. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.description
          Definition

          Contains the description about the protocol under which the vaccine was administered.

          ShortProtocol details
          Control0..1
          Typemarkdown
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          30. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.series
          Definition

          The name of the vaccination series within the context of the authority which defines the series. A series is one possible path to achieve presumed immunity against a disease.

          ShortName of vaccination series
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          32. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.doseNumber
          Definition

          Nominal position of the recommended dose in a series as determined by the evaluation and forecasting process (e.g. dose 2 is the next recommended dose).

          ShortRecommended dose number within series
          Comments

          The dose number may be communicated as either a coded concept (for example Dose 1, Dose 2 or Booster) or as free text as needed by the use case.

          Control0..1
          Binding

          A code expressing the vaccine dose number - several coding schemes exist or will be defined for each jurisdiction.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          34. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.seriesDoses
          Definition

          The recommended number of doses to achieve immunity as determined by the evaluation and forecasting process.

          ShortRecommended number of doses for immunity
          Comments

          The number of doses in a series may be communicated as either a coded concept or as free text as needed by the use case.

          Control0..1
          Binding

          A code expressing the doses recommended or expected - several coding schemes exist or will be defined for each jurisdiction.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          36. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.supportingImmunization
          Definition

          Immunization event history and/or evaluation that supports the status and recommendation.

          ShortPast immunizations supporting recommendation
          Control0..*
          TypeReference(Immunization, Immunization Evaluation)
          38. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.supportingPatientInformation
          Definition

          Patient Information that supports the status and recommendation. This includes patient observations, adverse reactions and allergy/intolerance information.

          ShortPatient observations supporting recommendation
          Control0..*
          TypeReference(Resource)

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

          0. ImmunizationRecommendation
          Definition

          A patient's point-in-time set of recommendations (i.e. forecasting) according to a published schedule with optional supporting justification.

          ShortGuidance or advice relating to an immunization
          Control0..*
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supportfalse
          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.trace('id') in %resource.descendants().select(reference | as(uri))) or descendants().where(reference='#' | as(uri)='#').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. ImmunizationRecommendation.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

          Within the context of the FHIR RESTful interactions, the resource has an id except for cases like the create and conditional update. Otherwise, the use of the resouce id depends on the given use case.

          Control0..1
          Typeid
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supportfalse
          Summarytrue
          4. ImmunizationRecommendation.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
          Must Supportfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          6. ImmunizationRecommendation.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 its 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 its meaning or interpretation
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supportfalse
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          8. ImmunizationRecommendation.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 SHALL be taken from AllLanguages
          (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/all-languages|6.0.0-ballot3)

          IETF language tag for a human language

          Typecode
          Is Modifierfalse
          Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
          Must Supportfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          10. ImmunizationRecommendation.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 a 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
          This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-6
          TypeNarrative
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supportfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          12. ImmunizationRecommendation.contained
          Definition

          These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. This is allowed to be a Parameters resource if and only if it is referenced by a resource that provides context/meaning.

          ShortContained, inline Resources
          Comments

          This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags in their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels. Contained resources may be a resource type defined in the FHIR specification, or an additional resource.

          Control0..*
          This element is affected by the following invariants: dom-2, dom-4, dom-3, dom-5
          TypeResource
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supportfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
          14. ImmunizationRecommendation.extension
          Definition

          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 managable, 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
          Must Supportfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          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 ImmunizationRecommendation.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • value @ url
          • 16. ImmunizationRecommendation.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 managable, 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
            Must Supportfalse
            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
            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 ImmunizationRecommendation.modifierExtension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • value @ url
            • 18. ImmunizationRecommendation.identifier
              Definition

              A unique identifier assigned to this particular recommendation record.

              ShortBusiness identifier
              NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
              Control0..*
              TypeIdentifier
              Summarytrue
              20. ImmunizationRecommendation.patient
              Definition

              The patient the recommendation(s) are for.

              ShortWho this profile is for
              Control1..1
              TypeReference(Patient)
              Summarytrue
              22. ImmunizationRecommendation.date
              Definition

              The date the immunization recommendation(s) were created.

              ShortDate recommendation(s) created
              Control1..1
              TypedateTime
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              24. ImmunizationRecommendation.authority
              Definition

              Indicates the authority who published the schedule (e.g. ACIP, WHO, NITAG).

              ShortWho is responsible for schedule
              Control0..1
              TypeReference(Organization)
              26. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation
              Definition

              Vaccine administration recommendations.

              ShortVaccine administration recommendations
              Comments

              A given instance of the .recommendation backbone element should correspond to a single recommended administration or the entire immunization series when there is no recommended administration

              Control1..*
              TypeBackboneElement
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsimr-1: One of vaccineCode or targetDisease SHALL be present (vaccineCode.exists() or targetDisease.exists())
              ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children or both (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              28. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.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
              This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
              Typeid
              Is Modifierfalse
              XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
              Summaryfalse
              30. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.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 managable, 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()))
              SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
              • value @ url
              • 32. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.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 managable, 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()))
                34. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.vaccineCode
                Definition

                Vaccine(s) or vaccine group that pertain to the recommendation.

                ShortVaccine or vaccine group recommendation applies to
                Control0..*
                This element is affected by the following invariants: imr-1
                BindingFor example codes, see VaccineAdministeredValueSet
                (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/vaccine-code)

                The type of vaccine administered.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Summarytrue
                36. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.targetDisease
                Definition

                The targeted disease for the recommendation.

                ShortDisease to be immunized against
                Comments

                A given instance of the .recommendation backbone element should correspond to a single recommended administration but sometimes that administration (e.g. MMR) will encompass multiple diseases, thus the targetDisease element is allowed to repeat.

                Control0..*
                This element is affected by the following invariants: imr-1
                BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationTargetDiseaseCodes
                (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-target-disease)

                The disease that the recommended vaccination targets.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Summarytrue
                38. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.contraindicatedVaccineCode
                Definition

                Vaccine(s) which should not be used to fulfill the recommendation.

                ShortVaccine which is contraindicated to fulfill the recommendation
                Control0..*
                BindingFor example codes, see VaccineAdministeredValueSet
                (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/vaccine-code)

                The type of vaccine administered.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Summarytrue
                40. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.forecastStatus
                Definition

                Indicates the patient status with respect to the path to immunity for the target disease.

                ShortVaccine recommendation status
                Control1..1
                BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationRecommendationStatusCodes
                (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-recommendation-status)

                The patient's status with respect to a vaccination protocol.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the forecastStatus indicates whether a patient needs additional doses (due, overdue, etc.) or not (contraindicated, complete, etc.).
                Summarytrue
                42. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.forecastReason
                Definition

                The reason for the assigned forecast status.

                ShortVaccine administration status reason
                Control0..*
                BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationRecommendationReasonCodes
                (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-recommendation-reason)

                The reason for the patient's status with respect to a vaccination protocol.

                TypeCodeableConcept
                Summarytrue
                44. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.dateCriterion
                Definition

                Vaccine date recommendations. For example, earliest date to administer, latest date to administer, etc.

                ShortDates governing proposed immunization
                Control0..*
                TypeBackboneElement
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children or both (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                46. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.dateCriterion.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
                This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
                Typeid
                Is Modifierfalse
                XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
                Summaryfalse
                48. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.dateCriterion.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 managable, 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()))
                SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.dateCriterion.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                • value @ url
                • 50. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.dateCriterion.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 managable, 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()))
                  52. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.dateCriterion.code
                  Definition

                  Date classification of recommendation. For example, earliest date to give, latest date to give, etc.

                  ShortType of date
                  Control1..1
                  BindingFor example codes, see ImmunizationRecommendationDateCriterionCodes
                  (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/immunization-recommendation-date-criterion)

                  Classifies date criterion with respect to conveying information about a patient's vaccination status (e.g. due date, latest to give date, etc.).

                  TypeCodeableConcept
                  54. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.dateCriterion.value
                  Definition

                  The date whose meaning is specified by dateCriterion.code.

                  ShortRecommended date
                  Control1..1
                  TypedateTime
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  56. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.description
                  Definition

                  Contains the description about the protocol under which the vaccine was administered.

                  ShortProtocol details
                  Control0..1
                  Typemarkdown
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  58. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.series
                  Definition

                  The name of the vaccination series within the context of the authority which defines the series. A series is one possible path to achieve presumed immunity against a disease.

                  ShortName of vaccination series
                  Control0..1
                  Typestring
                  Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
                  60. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.doseNumber
                  Definition

                  Nominal position of the recommended dose in a series as determined by the evaluation and forecasting process (e.g. dose 2 is the next recommended dose).

                  ShortRecommended dose number within series
                  Comments

                  The dose number may be communicated as either a coded concept (for example Dose 1, Dose 2 or Booster) or as free text as needed by the use case.

                  Control0..1
                  Binding

                  A code expressing the vaccine dose number - several coding schemes exist or will be defined for each jurisdiction.

                  TypeCodeableConcept
                  Summarytrue
                  62. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.seriesDoses
                  Definition

                  The recommended number of doses to achieve immunity as determined by the evaluation and forecasting process.

                  ShortRecommended number of doses for immunity
                  Comments

                  The number of doses in a series may be communicated as either a coded concept or as free text as needed by the use case.

                  Control0..1
                  Binding

                  A code expressing the doses recommended or expected - several coding schemes exist or will be defined for each jurisdiction.

                  TypeCodeableConcept
                  64. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.supportingImmunization
                  Definition

                  Immunization event history and/or evaluation that supports the status and recommendation.

                  ShortPast immunizations supporting recommendation
                  Control0..*
                  TypeReference(Immunization, Immunization Evaluation)
                  66. ImmunizationRecommendation.recommendation.supportingPatientInformation
                  Definition

                  Patient Information that supports the status and recommendation. This includes patient observations, adverse reactions and allergy/intolerance information.

                  ShortPatient observations supporting recommendation
                  Control0..*
                  TypeReference(Resource)