On March 28, 2026, HLN released a new version of the open-source Immunization Calculation Engine (ICE) software with several clinical logic and technical enhancements. HLN is also pleased to introduce CDS Insight, a new platform designed to streamline the demonstration and testing of the ICE service. Register for a free account today to explore the latest ICE logic updates firsthand.
What’s New in ICE
Clinical logic updates
- Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B: Added support for the Twinrix series. Added cross-vaccine group coordination to align Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B series recommendations, if appropriate.
- Polio: Improved support for adult polio immunization. Added supplemental text to the evaluation of unspecified polio (CVX 89) to indicate that, depending on the administered product, additional protection may be needed.
- COVID-19 Pandemic: For shots prior to 9/12/2023 only, relaxed the evaluation logic for select vaccinations to potentially be marked Valid.
Technical improvements
- Reduced service start-up time and improved response times for initial requests.
- Converted supporting data from XML to YAML, allowing runtime values to be modified via start-up parameters, offering additional flexibility in deployment.
Enhanced traceability to clinical guidelines
- The ICE wiki now features expanded documentation on rule alignment with clinical guidelines from schedule authorities (e.g., ACIP/CDC, AAP, AAFP) across all vaccine groups. Read more on the Clinical Guidelines page.
Please see the Release Notes for additional details and download ICE v2.55.1 today.
Introducing CDS Insight: Test ICE Logic in Real-Time
CDS Insight provides a live, interactive environment where you can see the ICE logic in action. Whether you are a developer testing a specific use case or a clinician validating a recommendation, CDS Insight simplifies the process. Register for a free account today to interact directly with an HLN-hosted instance of the Immunization Calculation Engine service. More details are available in the TechNet forum post titled “HLN Consulting Launches CDS Insight: A New Tool for Testing Immunization Logic.”
Questions? Please reach out to the ICE team at [email protected].