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vaccinegaptype

Table Name: vaccinegaptype​

The vaccinegaptype table defines the types of vaccine gaps, categorizing the various gap rules that apply between vaccine administrations.


Columns​

Column NameData TypeConstraintsDescription
vaccineGapTypeIdsmallint(6)Primary Key, Not NullUnique identifier for the vaccine gap type.
namevarchar(255)NullableName or description of the vaccine gap type (e.g., "Next Vaccine Gap").

Indexes​

  1. Primary Key:
    • vaccineGapTypeId: Ensures unique identification of each vaccine gap type.

Usage Notes​

  • Purpose:
    • Categorizes and describes different types of gaps between vaccine doses.
    • Acts as a reference table to provide meaningful labels for vaccinegap entries.
  • Key Attributes:
    • vaccineGapTypeId: Acts as a foreign key in the vaccinegap table, linking specific gap rules to their respective categories.
    • name: Provides a human-readable label or description for the gap type, aiding in understanding and maintenance.