Immunization Dose Unit of Measure
Definition
The unit of measure for the immunization dose
Data element maturity
3: Ready for use
Data Element Guidance
n/a
Recommended Terminologies
Terminology foundation
SNOMED CT CA includes subtypes of 732935002 | Unit of presentation (unit of presentation) | or subtypes of 408102007 | Unit dose (qualifier value) | and the following concepts 18492004 | Canister, device (physical object) | or 49062001 | Device (physical object) | or 350810002 | Lancet (physical object) | or 463408005 | Medication pen injector needle (physical object) | or 334947002 | Nebulizer (physical object) | or 72070000 | Ring, device (physical object) | or 61968008 | Syringe, device (physical object) | or 44668000 | Pump, device (physical object) | Unified Code for Units of Measure (UCUM)
SNOMED CT CA includes subtypes of 732935002 | Unit of presentation (unit of presentation) | or subtypes of 408102007 | Unit dose (qualifier value) | and the following concepts 18492004 | Canister, device (physical object) | or 49062001 | Device (physical object) | or 350810002 | Lancet (physical object) | or 463408005 | Medication pen injector needle (physical object) | or 334947002 | Nebulizer (physical object) | or 72070000 | Ring, device (physical object) | or 61968008 | Syringe, device (physical object) | or 44668000 | Pump, device (physical object) | Unified Code for Units of Measure (UCUM)
Value set examples
- mL
- mg
- mcg
Value set maturity
3: Ready for use
Value set guidance
n/a
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Immunization Dose Unit of Measure. Accessed November 02, 2026.
