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VXU on FHIR

Defines a FHIR alternative to HL7 version 2 vaccine update and acknowledgement workflows for submitting immunization histories and receiving processing results.

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Overview

Update/acknowledgement with public health/IIS via FHIR. This means providing an alternative FHIR method to the HL7 v2 VXU and ACK messages, This includes the matching of the patient record, the submission of immunization history, and the returning of data quality issues and results of acceptance into the IIS.

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Meetings

MeetingAgendaPresenter(s)
Immunization RoundTable at HL7 WGM
Sep 22, 2026
As time permits: Need to discuss technical strategy for public health support messaging in FHIR.
Nathan Bunker

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Related Topics

CDC HL7 v2 Guide (Release 1.5)derived fromOpen
QBP on FHIRrelated toOpen
HL7 v2 to FHIR Translationrelated toOpen

Included In

Immunization Focus Group (IFG)
Topic ID: 75
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