The Immunization Content Profile (IC) provides a standard document to exchange immunization data. It is intended to facilitate the exchange of immunization data among multiple systems belonging to a single or to multiple organizations. Data exchange with and among the installed
base of U.S. Immunization Information System (IIS) base was a critical consideration in formulating this profile. However, its intention is to go beyond data exchange among IISs, and facilitate immunization data exchange on a healthcare information network that includes electronic medical record (EMR) systems, Health Information Exchanges, other public health systems, Personal Health Record (PHR) systems, and other stakeholder systems. Thus, the profile specifies common data formats for exchanging immunization data only, or for exchanging immunization data along with medical summary data needed for the overall care of a patient related to immunizations.

To accomplish this, IC includes a history of administered vaccines with such details as lot number, who administered the shot, and so forth, and handles immunization as well as other information related to the patient's care. For example, it includes medical history, medications, allergies, vital signs, and so forth.
