💉 Childhood Vaccinations

💷 How much is this worth to me?

This template supports core contractual services, including:

• Childhood immunisation coverage targets

• QOF indicator VI002: Ensuring children receive vaccinations on time

• NHS England KPIs and local enhanced services that audit timely administration

Accurate coding of immunisations ensures appropriate funding, supports public health surveillance, and protects children from preventable disease.

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📊 High-level overview of the specification requirements

This template helps record:

• Administered vaccines by type and date

• Any declines, exceptions, or delays

• Relevant information such as batch number, expiry date, and site

It aligns with the national childhood immunisation schedule and ensures timely documentation of each vaccine encounter.

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📌 What do you need to know?

This structured template includes:

📆 Immunisation Schedule Grid

• Separate fields for:

  • 6–8 week vaccinations (e.g. DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB, MenB, Rotavirus, PCV)

  • 12 weeks, 16 weeks, and 1-year boosters

  • MMR, MenC, and Preschool boosters

✅ Recording Administered Vaccines

• Vaccine selection drop-downs (SNOMED-coded)

• Entry fields for:

  • Batch number

  • Expiry date

  • Route and site (e.g. IM, SC; left/right thigh)

🚫 Declines and Exceptions

• Tickboxes or fields to record:

  • Parent declined vaccine

  • Child medically excluded or previously vaccinated elsewhere

🔁 Catch-Up or Delayed Schedule

• Space to indicate:

  • Reason for delay

  • Alternate date scheduled

  • Catch-up vaccine notes

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💡 Hints and Tips

• Always ensure the SNOMED code used matches the vaccine brand/product administered — this is essential for claims

• When a vaccine is declined, record both the decline code and any discussions held

• If a child is overdue, use the template to create a clear plan for recall and rebooking

• This form may be used in conjunction with recall searches or population health tools to monitor uptake

• Use batch and expiry recording to align with Green Book guidance and vaccine safety protocols