Document Vaccine Adverse Events

You can document the adverse effects of a vaccine.

1. Open NextGen® Enterprise EHR.
2. Open the Immunization - Adult template.
3. In the Vaccine Adverse Event Report section, select Add.
   The Vaccine Adverse Event Report window opens.

   

4. To enter the details of the adverse event, do the following:
   1. Select the onset date and time of the adverse event.
   2. Enter the reaction to the administered substance.
   3. Select the appropriate check boxes to indicate the result of the patient's illness.
   4. Indicate where the vaccination is done.
   5. Indicate how the vaccine is purchased.
   6. Select the appropriate option to indicate the recovery of the patient.
   7. If the patient had any illness at the time of vaccination, enter the details.
   8. Enter the diagnostic test details, if any.
   9. Indicate whether any adverse event is reported previously.
   10. Enter the details of any family history of adverse events following vaccinations.
5. Select OK.
   Note: If the patient has any medication or allergy related alerts, enter the details of the alert in the Alert field on the Immunization - Adult template.