US Immunization Guide r1.6 (Jira PSS-2157)

In 2014 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published HL7 v2.5.1 Implementation Guide for Immunization Messaging, Release 1.5 for use by Immunization Information Systems (IIS) and systems that submit and query immunizations. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/iis/technical-guidance/hl7.html

The propose is to create a new Release 1.6 of a US Realm implementation guide for immunization messaging. The document will cover both submission of vaccination events as well as bi-directional query and response. The bulk of the content will originate from an existing implementation guide (Release 1.5) published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Immunization Registry Association (AIRA). Release 1.5 is currently called out in the latest round of Meaningful Use and EHR certification regulations. Release 1.5 has been widely implemented by both Immunization Information Systems (IIS), Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, and Pharmacy systems. The proposed Release 1.6 guide will continue with a HL7 v2.5.1 solution which should be largely compatible with current guide and current installations.