Rokotustiedot

Rokotustiedot refers to the records and data concerning an individual's vaccinations. In clinical care and public health, rokotustiedot include information about vaccines that a person has received or is eligible to receive. Contents typically include patient identifiers (name, date of birth, national identity number), demographic information, vaccine name or antigen, manufacturer, lot number, expiration date, administration date, dosage number, route and site of administration, and the health professional or facility administering the vaccine. Records may also include contraindications, refusals, completion of the vaccination series, and reports of adverse events following immunization (AEFI).

Purpose and use: rokotustiedot are used to verify vaccination status for treatment, travel, school or work requirements, and to plan and monitor vaccination campaigns. They support patient care, help identify gaps in coverage, enable targeted reminders, and assist in outbreak management and pharmacovigilance. Data from clinical records may be collected in vaccination registries or immunization information systems to facilitate public health surveillance and program evaluation.

Governance and privacy: the handling of rokotustiedot is governed by data protection regulations and health information laws. Access is typically restricted to authorized healthcare providers and public health authorities. Individuals generally have rights to access their own records. Data retention, minimization, and safeguards such as de-identification or pseudonymization are commonly used for research and reporting purposes.

Interoperability: modern systems aim for standardized data elements and coding to enable secure sharing across providers and regions. In Finland and other countries, rokotustiedot may be maintained in national or regional immunization registries linked to other health data through secure information networks.

See also: Immunization information system, Vaccination schedule, Adverse event following immunization.