Full Covid-19 Vax Ingredients

Summary

A request was made for the full ingredients list of COVID-19 vaccines used on the Isle of Man, but Manx Care refused to provide the information stating they do not hold it.

Key Facts

• Manx Care does not hold the requested comprehensive ingredients list for COVID-19 vaccines.
• The authority cited Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the reason for refusal.
• The response provided links to UK government websites for Pfizer/BioNTech, Oxford/AstraZeneca, and Moderna vaccine information.
• The request was received on 3rd November 2021 and the response was issued on 11th November 2021.
• The requester was informed of their right to an internal review and subsequent appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Data Disclosed

• 2066985
• 2021-11-03
• 2021-11-11
• 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

Pls provide the FULL and comprehensive ingredients list to the different covid-19 vaccinations used on the Isle of Man and its population? Thx

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

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

Our ref: 2066985 11th November 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 3rd November 2021 and which states:

"Pls provide the FULL and comprehensive ingredients list to the different covid-19 vaccinations used on the Isle of Man and its population? Thx"

Our Response 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.ukpfizerbiontech covid-19 vaccine b) For Oxford/AstraZeneca: www.gov.uk/national protocol for astrazeneca c) For COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Moderna: www.gov.uk/information on moderna Please quote the reference number 2066985 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.