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vaccination code

vacc_cd
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The standardized classification value for a protective immunization. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the vaccination across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for vaccination management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

vacc_cd

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  vacc_cd VARCHAR(100),  -- vaccination code
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  vacc_cd as vaccination_code
FROM claims;

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