Fall Boosters for covid and seasonal flu

Summary

The request sought details on COVID-19 and flu booster vaccine distribution, dosages, and scheduling for various age groups in the Isle of Man as of September 2022. Manx Care disclosed vaccination statistics and booking numbers but cited Section 20 of the Act to withhold specific vaccine types and dates, directing the requester to their public website instead.

Key Facts

• Manx Care provided data on COVID-19 doses administered between September 1 and 13, 2022, totaling 1,844 doses.
• The response indicated that 21,948 individuals were registered on the vaccination booking system for Priority Groups 1 through 4.
• Co-administration of annual flu vaccinations is offered to eligible individuals depending on availability.
• Specific vaccine types and appointment dates for groups 2-4 were not provided in the letter but referenced as available on the Manx Care website.
• Individuals cannot choose their vaccine type; it is determined by age and medical history.

Data Disclosed

• 1,844
• 1,734
• 21,948
• 733
• 1,525
• 4,007
• 4,354
• 3,910
• 7,419
• 2022-09-13
• 2022-10-10
• 2627997

Exemptions Cited

• Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information already reasonably accessible)

Original Request

1) What vaccines are currently being distributed and to which age group as of September 13 2022 2) How many to date have been given to the current group 3) What vaccines will be given and what dates for groups 2-4 and how many are in group 1, 2,3 and 4 4) Are the annual flu jabs being given at the same time

Data Tables (2)

Full Response Text

Doses of Covid Vaccines Given 01-13/09/2022 Autumn 2022 Booster First Dose Second Dose Priority Group Moderna BiValent Moderna BiValent Peadiatric Comirnaty Peadiatric Comirnaty Peadiatric Comirnaty Total P1 Care Home Residents 313 313 P1 Care Home Staff 146 3 149 P2 Heath Care Workers 289 2 291 P2 Over 80's 952 952 P3 Aged 75-79 28 28 P4 Aged 70-74 or Clinically Extremely Vulnerable 5 3 8 P5 Aged 75-79 0 P6 Aged 16-64 (Underlying Health Conditions) 1 4 5 P7 Aged 60-65 0 P8 Aged 55 - 59 1 1 P9 Aged 50 - 54 2 2 P10 Aged 45 - 49 1 1 P11 Aged 40 - 44 4 4 P12 Aged 35 - 39 10 10 P13 Aged 30 - 34 9 9 P14 Aged 25 - 29 10 10 P15 Aged 20 - 24 9 9 p16 Aged 18 - 19 3 3 P18 12 - 15 (Severe Neuro Disabilities) 1 1 P21 Aged 5 - 11 (Clinical Risk Group) 2 2 P23 Aged 5-11 13 33 46 1,734 61 1 13 35 1,844 First Booster

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

Our ref: 2627997 10 October 2022

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 13th September 2022 which states:

"1 What vaccines are currently being distributed and to which age group as of September 13 2022 2 How many to date have been given to the current group 3 a) What vaccines will be given and what dates for groups 2-4 and b) how many are in group 1, 2,3 and 4 4 Are the annual flu jabs being given at the same time"

Our Response

1 What vaccines are currently being distributed and to which age group as of September 13 2022 While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, under section 20 of the Act, we are not required to provide information in response to a request if it is already reasonably accessible to you, whether free of charge or on payment of a fee. Pease see our website for the Autumn-2022-booster-programme 2 How many to date have been given to the current group Please see FOI 2627997 Appendix.pdf 3 a) What vaccines will be given and what dates for groups 2-4 and While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, under section 20 of the Act, we are not required to provide information in response to a request if it is already reasonably accessible to you, whether free of charge or on payment of a fee. The dates of when each Priority Group can expect an appointment are on our Autumn- 2022-booster-programme Individuals are not able to choose their vaccine type and will be given the most appropriate vaccine dependant on their age and any medical history provided at the time of booking/attending.

3 b) how many are in group 1, 2,3 and 4 Registered on the Vaccination Booking system by Priority 1-4: 4 Are the annual flu jabs being given at the same time Co-administration of flu Vaccinations will be offered to those who are eligible dependant on flu vaccination availablility.

Please quote the reference number 2627997 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. Priority Group Care Home Residents 733 Care Home Staff 1,525 Heath Care Workers 4,007 Over 80's 4,354 Aged 75-79 3,910 Aged 70-74 or Clinically Extremely Vulnerable 7,419 Total 21,948

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.