Profile Comparison between http://hl7.eu/fhir/base/StructureDefinition/immunization-eu-core vs http://hl7.eu/fhir/base/StructureDefinition/immunization-eu-core

Messages

Metadata

Name	Value		Comments
abstract	false
baseDefinition	http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Immunization
copyright	Copyright HL7 Europe. Licensed under creative commons public domain (CC0 1.0).
date	2026-02-25T10:00:47+01:00	2026-04-24T10:59:09+00:00	Values Differ
description	This profile introduces essential constraints and extensions for the Immunization resource that apply across multiple use cases.
experimental	false
fhirVersion	4.0.1
jurisdiction
jurisdiction[0]	http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm#150
kind	resource
name	ImmunizationEuCore
publisher	HL7 Europe
purpose	This profile constrains the Immunization resource for the purpose of this guide.
status	draft	active	Values Differ
title	Immunization (EU core)
type	Immunization
url	http://hl7.eu/fhir/base/StructureDefinition/immunization-eu-core
version	2.0.0-gamma	2.0.0	Values Differ

Structure

Name	L Flags	L Card.	L Type	L Description & Constraints	R Flags	R Card.	R Type	R Description & Constraints	Comments
Immunization		0..*	Immunization	Immunization event information		0..*	Immunization	Immunization event information
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the immunization content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose ?? Max Binding		0..1	code	Language of the immunization content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose ?? Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier		0..*	Identifier	Identifier of the immunization		0..*	Identifier	Identifier of the immunization
status	?!Σ	1..1	code	Immunization status. Binding: ?? (required): A set of codes indicating the current status of an Immunization.	?!Σ	1..1	code	Immunization status. Binding: ?? (required): A set of codes indicating the current status of an Immunization.
statusReason		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reason for not performing. Binding: ?? (example): The reason why a vaccine was not administered.		0..1	CodeableConcept	Reason for not performing. Binding: ?? (example): The reason why a vaccine was not administered.
vaccineCode	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Vaccine product administered Binding: ?? (preferred): The type of vaccine for particular disease or diseases against which the patient has been immunised, or a code for absent/unknown immunization. Additional Bindings Purpose Documentation ?? candidate For when WHO ATC code system is preferred ?? candidate For EU cross-border use	Σ	1..1	CodeableConcept	Vaccine product administered Binding: ?? (preferred): The type of vaccine for particular disease or diseases against which the patient has been immunised, or a code for absent/unknown immunization. Additional Bindings Purpose Documentation ?? Preferred For when WHO ATC code system is preferred ?? Preferred For EU cross-border use
patient	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient (EU core))	Who was immunized	Σ	1..1	Reference(Patient (EU core))	Who was immunized
encounter		0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Encounter immunization was part of		0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Encounter immunization was part of
Slices for occurrence[x]	Σ	1..1	dateTime, string	Date of vaccination Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this	Σ	1..1	dateTime, string	Date of vaccination Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
recorded		0..1	dateTime	When the immunization was first captured in the subject's record		0..1	dateTime	When the immunization was first captured in the subject's record
primarySource	Σ	0..1	boolean	Indicates context the data was recorded in	Σ	0..1	boolean	Indicates context the data was recorded in
reportOrigin		0..1	CodeableConcept	Indicates the source of a secondarily reported record Binding: ?? (example): The source of the data for a record which is not from a primary source.		0..1	CodeableConcept	Indicates the source of a secondarily reported record Binding: ?? (example): The source of the data for a record which is not from a primary source.
location		0..1	Reference(Location (EU core))	Where immunization occurred		0..1	Reference(Location (EU core))	Where immunization occurred
manufacturer		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Vaccine manufacturer/MAH		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Vaccine manufacturer/MAH
lotNumber		0..1	string	Batch/lot number		0..1	string	Batch/lot number
expirationDate		0..1	date	Vaccine expiration date		0..1	date	Vaccine expiration date
site		0..1	CodeableConcept	Body site vaccine was administered Binding: ?? (example): The site at which the vaccine was administered.		0..1	CodeableConcept	Body site vaccine was administered Binding: ?? (example): The site at which the vaccine was administered.
route		0..1	CodeableConcept	How vaccine entered body Binding: ?? (example): The route by which the vaccine was administered.		0..1	CodeableConcept	How vaccine entered body Binding: ?? (example): The route by which the vaccine was administered.
doseQuantity		0..1	??	Amount of vaccine administered		0..1	??	Amount of vaccine administered
Slices for performer	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Who performed event Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this.function	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	Who performed event Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this.function
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
function	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	What type of performance was done Binding: ?? (extensible): The role a practitioner or organization plays in the immunization event.	Σ	0..1	CodeableConcept	What type of performance was done Binding: ?? (extensible): The role a practitioner or organization plays in the immunization event.
actor	Σ	1..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization)	Individual or organization who was performing	Σ	1..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization)	Individual or organization who was performing
note	Σ	0..*	Annotation	Additional immunization notes	Σ	0..*	Annotation	Additional immunization notes
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
author[x]	Σ	0..1	Reference(Practitioner | Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization), string	Individual responsible for the annotation	Σ	0..1	Reference(Practitioner | Patient | RelatedPerson | Organization), string	Individual responsible for the annotation
time	Σ	0..1	dateTime	When the annotation was made	Σ	0..1	dateTime	When the annotation was made
text	Σ	1..1	markdown	Additional notes about the immunization	Σ	1..1	markdown	Additional notes about the immunization
reasonCode		0..*	CodeableConcept	Reasons for the administration. Binding: ?? (example): The reason why a vaccine was administered.		0..*	CodeableConcept	Reasons for the administration. Binding: ?? (example): The reason why a vaccine was administered.
reasonReference		0..*	Reference(Condition | Observation | DiagnosticReport)	Why immunization occurred		0..*	Reference(Condition | Observation | DiagnosticReport)	Why immunization occurred
isSubpotent	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Dose potency	?!Σ	0..1	boolean	Dose potency
subpotentReason		0..*	CodeableConcept	Reason for being subpotent Binding: ?? (example): The reason why a dose is considered to be subpotent.		0..*	CodeableConcept	Reason for being subpotent Binding: ?? (example): The reason why a dose is considered to be subpotent.
education	C	0..*	BackboneElement	Educational material presented to patient	C	0..*	BackboneElement	Educational material presented to patient
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
documentType		0..1	string	Educational material document identifier		0..1	string	Educational material document identifier
reference		0..1	uri	Educational material reference pointer		0..1	uri	Educational material reference pointer
publicationDate		0..1	dateTime	Educational material publication date		0..1	dateTime	Educational material publication date
presentationDate		0..1	dateTime	Educational material presentation date		0..1	dateTime	Educational material presentation date
programEligibility		0..*	CodeableConcept	Patient eligibility for a vaccination program Binding: ?? (example): The patient's eligibility for a vaccation program.		0..*	CodeableConcept	Patient eligibility for a vaccination program Binding: ?? (example): The patient's eligibility for a vaccation program.
fundingSource		0..1	CodeableConcept	Funding source for the vaccine Binding: ?? (example): The source of funding used to purchase the vaccine administered.		0..1	CodeableConcept	Funding source for the vaccine Binding: ?? (example): The source of funding used to purchase the vaccine administered.
reaction		0..*	BackboneElement	Details of a reaction that follows immunization		0..*	BackboneElement	Details of a reaction that follows immunization
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
date		0..1	dateTime	When reaction started		0..1	dateTime	When reaction started
detail		0..1	Reference(Observation)	Additional information on reaction		0..1	Reference(Observation)	Additional information on reaction
reported		0..1	boolean	Indicates self-reported reaction		0..1	boolean	Indicates self-reported reaction
protocolApplied		0..*	BackboneElement	Protocol followed by the provider		0..*	BackboneElement	Protocol followed by the provider
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
series		0..1	string	Name of vaccine series		0..1	string	Name of vaccine series
authority		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Who is responsible for publishing the recommendations		0..1	Reference(Organization)	Who is responsible for publishing the recommendations
targetDisease		0..*	CodeableConcept	Vaccine preventatable disease being targetted Binding: ?? (preferred): The diseases against which the patient has been immunised Additional Bindings Purpose Documentation ?? candidate For when WHO ATC code system is preferred		0..*	CodeableConcept	Vaccine preventatable disease being targetted Binding: ?? (preferred): The diseases against which the patient has been immunised Additional Bindings Purpose Documentation ?? Preferred For when WHO ATC code system is preferred
doseNumber[x]		1..1	positiveInt, string	Dose Number		1..1	positiveInt, string	Dose Number
seriesDoses[x]		0..1	positiveInt, string	Number of doses		0..1	positiveInt, string	Number of doses
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