Informed consent

Summary

A request was made to Manx Care for the full nucleotide base sequences of approved COVID vaccines and data on spike protein biodistribution and toxicity. The authority responded that it does not hold this information and therefore could not disclose it.

Key Facts

• Manx Care stated it does not hold the requested information regarding COVID vaccine nucleotide sequences.
• Manx Care confirmed it does not carry out analysis on spike protein biodistribution, half-life, or toxicity.
• The request was refused under Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.
• Applicants were advised to contact Public Health within the Cabinet Office for potential assistance.
• Links to UK government websites for Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Moderna vaccine information were provided.

Data Disclosed

• 1941281
• 2021-08-09
• 2021-09-07
• Section 11(3)a
• IM4 4R
• 01624 650 000

Exemptions Cited

• Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not held)

Original Request

Please provide me with the: 1 Full nucleotide base sequence for all of the COVID vaccines approved by the IOM Government or Dept of Health? 2 Biodistribution, half-life and known toxicity of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein produced cellularly after COVID vaccination?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Manx Care Noble’s Hospital, Strang Braddan, Isle of Man IM4 4R (01624) 650 000

Our ref: 1941281 7th September 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 9th August 2021 and which states:

"Please provide me with the: 1 Full nucleotide base sequence for all of the COVID vaccines approved by the IOM Government or Dept of Health? 2 Biodistribution, half-life and known toxicity of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein produced cellularly after COVID vaccination?"

Our Response

1 Full nucleotide base sequence for all of the COVID vaccines approved by the IOM Government or Dept of Health? While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance Manx Care is unable to provide the information that you have requested. This is in line with Section 11(3)a of the Act, as a practical refusal reason applies; namely we do not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested.
However, you may find the following articles from the UK government website useful: a) For Pfizer/BioNTech: www.gov.uk/information on pfizerbiontech b) For Oxford/AstraZeneca: www.gov.uk/national protocol for astrazeneca c) For COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Moderna: www.gov.uk/information on moderna You may also wish to re-submit your request to Public Health within the Cabinet Office who may be able to help you. 2 Biodistribution, half-life and known toxicity of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein produced cellularly after COVID vaccination?" While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance Manx Care is unable to provide the information that you have requested. This is in line with Section 11(3)a of the Act, as a practical refusal reason applies; namely we do not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested. Manx Care does not carry out this analysis.
However you may wish to re-submit your request to Public Health within the Cabinet Office who may be able to help you. Please quote the reference number 1941281 in any future communications.

Your Right to Request a Review

If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi.

I will now close your request as of this date.