Immunization
Last updated: 2026-03-29
Immunization
The Immunization module allows you to record and track vaccines and immunizations given to patients. It helps medical staff keep an accurate history of what vaccines a patient has received and when they are due for their next dose.
When Do I Use This?
- When you administer a new vaccine to a patient (e.g., an annual flu shot or a childhood immunization).
- When a patient brings in their vaccination card from another clinic and you need to update their medical record in the system.
- When you need to schedule or check when a patient is due for their next booster shot.
How To Use
Recording a New Immunization
- Navigate to the Immunization screen from the main Health or Patient menu.
- Click + New to create a new record.
- Select the Patient receiving the vaccine.
- Select the specific Vaccine being administered.
- Verify or change the Date Given (it will default to today).
- Fill out the dosage details (Amount, Unit, and Form).
- Review the Next Schedule Dose date and adjust it if the patient needs to return sooner or later than the default 1-year mark.
- Click Save to add the immunization to the patient's record.
Field Descriptions
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Vaccine | The specific medication or vaccine being administered (e.g., Pfizer COVID-19, Hepatitis B). |
| Patient | The name of the patient receiving the vaccine. |
| Date Given | The exact date the vaccine was administered. By default, this is automatically set to today. |
| Dosage | The frequency or specific dose in a series (e.g., Dose 1, Booster). |
| Dosage Amount | The numeric amount of the vaccine given (e.g., 0.5). |
| Dosage Unit | The unit of measurement for the dosage amount (e.g., ml, mg). |
| Dosage Form | How the vaccine is physically administered (e.g., Injection, Oral Drops). |
| Next Schedule Dose | The date the patient should return for their next shot or booster. The system automatically sets this to exactly 1 year from the "Date Given", but you can manually change it. |
| Note | Any extra details about the vaccination. This is a great place to record the injection site (e.g., "Left Deltoid"), vaccine lot numbers, or any immediate side effects observed. |
Tip: To save you time, the system automatically fills in today's date for the Date Given and sets the Next Schedule Dose to exactly one year later. Always double-check the next schedule date if the vaccine requires a booster in a shorter timeframe (like 3 or 6 months).