Vaccinations & Medical Events
Keep immunizations and major procedures in one place.
Add a Vaccination
- Open a child profile
- Click Add Vaccination
- Enter name, date, and dose
- Click Save
Screenshot Placeholder: Vaccination
Record a vaccination
Vaccination Schedule
Use the Vaccinations tab to see what’s completed and what’s due.
Medical Events
Use Add Medical Event for procedures, tests, or hospitalizations.
Export Records
Export vaccination records for school, travel, or your provider.
Document emergency room visits and hospital stays.
Recording a Hospitalization
Include:
- Admission date and time
- Discharge date and time
- Reason for admission
- Diagnosis
- Treatment received
- Medications given
- Length of stay
- Follow-up care required
Screenshot Placeholder: Hospitalization
A hospitalization event showing admission and discharge details
Viewing Medical Event Timeline
See all vaccinations and medical events in chronological order.
Accessing the Timeline
- Go to the child's profile
- Click the Medical Events or Timeline tab
- View all events chronologically
- Filter by event type
- Click any event for full details
Screenshot Placeholder: Medical Timeline
A timeline showing vaccinations, procedures, and medical events
Linking Events to Visits
Connect medical events to doctor visits for context.
Linking an Event to a Visit
- When creating/editing a medical event, look for Related Visit
- Select the visit from the dropdown
- The event will appear in that visit's record
Or from a visit:
- In the visit form, add medical events
- Select from existing events or create new
Screenshot Placeholder: Linked Event
A medical event linked to a doctor visit
Reminders for Upcoming Events
Set reminders for vaccine due dates and follow-up appointments.
Setting a Reminder
- Open a vaccination or medical event
- Click Set Reminder
- Choose when to be reminded:
- 1 week before
- 1 month before
- Custom date
- Save the reminder
Screenshot Placeholder: Reminder Setup
Setting a reminder for an upcoming vaccination
Reminders appear in Trajectory when you log in. Check settings to enable email notifications (if configured by your administrator).
Editing Medical Events
Update event information as needed.
Editing an Event
- Open the vaccination or medical event
- Click Edit
- Update any information
- Click Save Changes
Deleting Medical Events
Remove incorrect records if needed.
Deleting an Event
- Open the event
- Click Delete (usually in options menu)
- Confirm the deletion
Deleting a medical event removes it from the timeline and cannot be undone.
Tips for Tracking Medical Events
✅ Record immediately - Add events as soon as they happen
✅ Keep vaccination cards - Photo and attach to records
✅ Note lot numbers - Helps if there's ever a vaccine recall
✅ Document reactions - Even mild ones, for future reference
✅ Attach documents - Add test results, discharge summaries, prescriptions
✅ Link to visits - Connect events to the visits where they occurred
✅ Set reminders - For vaccines due and follow-up appointments
Next Steps
- 📎 Attach Vaccination Cards - Upload photos of immunization records
- 🏥 Link to Visits - Connect vaccinations to wellness checkups
- 👥 Share Records - Provide access to school or caregivers
- 🤒 Track Reactions - Monitor illness after vaccination if needed
Need Help?
- Check the Troubleshooting Guide
- Review the FAQ
- Open an issue on GitHub