Z20-Z29: Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases
Z27: Need for immunization against combinations of infectious diseases
The group of conditions associated with the need for immunization against combinations of infectious diseases encompasses a variety of illnesses that can be prevented through vaccination. These diseases are caused by various infectious agents, including bacteria and viruses, and are often transmitted through various methods which could include contact with infected individuals, contaminated surfaces, water, or air. Typical symptoms can range from mild, such as fever and fatigue, to severe, impacting multiple body systems and causing potentially life-threatening complications. The progression of these diseases varies, some may resolve spontaneously while others can linger or reoccur. The immunity provided by vaccines shields the body against subsequent infection by the same infectious agents, reducing the risk of disease severity and spread among populations.
Subcodes of Z27:
- Z27.0: Need for immunization against cholera with typhoid-paratyphoid [cholera + TAB]
- Z27.1: Need for immunization against diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, combined [DTP]
- Z27.2: Need for immunization against diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis with typhoid-paratyphoid [DTP + TAB]
- Z27.3: Need for immunization against diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis with poliomyelitis [DTP + polio]
- Z27.4: Need for immunization against measles-mumps-rubella [MMR]
- Z27.8: Need for immunization against other combinations of infectious diseases
- Z27.9: Need for immunization against unspecified combinations of infectious diseases
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