Definition
An indicator of whether a child has been recorded as fully immunised, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptChild—recorded as fully immunised indicator
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Object ClassChild
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PropertyFully immunised indicator
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Value DomainYes/no code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Yes/no code N ".| Data Type | Boolean |
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| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Permissible Values | 1 | Yes | ||
| 2 | No |
Comments
Guide for use:
CODE 1 Yes
A child is recorded as fully immunised.
CODE 2 No
A child is not recorded as fully immunised.
Comments:
'Fully immunised' status is determined in accordance with the National Immunisation Program Schedule. The childhood vaccinations essential to be considered 'fully immunised' include:
- DTPa (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis)
- HiB (haemophilus influenzae type B)
- Polio
- Hep B (hepatitis B)
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella).
A child is considered 'fully immunised' if they have received the following vaccinations by the specified age milestones:
- At 12 months: 3 doses DTPa; 3 doses Polio; 2 or 3 doses HiB; 2 or 3 doses Hep B
- At 24 months: 3 doses DTPa; 3 doses Polio; 3 or 4 doses HiB; 3 doses Hep B; 1 dose MMR
- At 60 months: 4 doses DTPa; 4 doses Polio; 2 doses MMR.
(DoH 2013).
References
DoH (Australian Government Department of Health) 2013. National Immunisation Program Schedule. Canberra: DoH. Viewed 28 October 2014,
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