Kia ora,

 

Thank you for your Official Information Act (the Act) request. This is
an automatic reply to let you know we received it.

 

Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic response, the Ministry is experiencing
significantly higher volumes of queries and requests for information. We
will endeavour to acknowledge your request as soon as possible. Further
information about COVID-19 can be found on our
website: [1]https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/dise...

 

Please be advised that due dates for requests received from 29 November
2021 onwards take into account the following periods:

 

Christmas (25 December 2021)

Summer Holidays (25 December to 15 January)

New Year's Day (1 January 2022)

Day after News Year's Day (2 January 2022)

 

If you'd like to calculate the due date for your request, you can use the
Ombudsman's online calculator here: [2]http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/

If you have any questions while we're processing your request, please let
us know via [3][email address]

 

Ngā mihi  

OIA Services Team  

   

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[5]Unite against COVID-19 

 

 

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Kia ora Noel,

 

Thank you for your request for official information. The Ministry's
reference number for your request is: H202117067.

 

Please be advised that due dates for requests received from 29 November
2021 onwards take into account the following periods:

 

Christmas (25 December 2021)

Summer Holidays (25 December to 15 January)

New Year's Day (1 January 2022)

Day after News Year's Day (2 January 2022)

 

Your request has been logged and you can expect a reply no later than 21
January 2022 as required under the Official Information Act 1982.

 

Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic response, the Ministry is experiencing
significantly higher volumes of queries and requests for information. If
we are unable to respond to your request within this time frame, we will
notify you of an extension of that time frame.

 

If you have any queries related to this request, please do not hesitate to
get in touch.

 

Ngā mihi

 

OIA Services

Government Services

Office of the Director-General

Ministry of Health

E: [1][email address]

 

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Kia ora Noel,   

  

Thank you for your email. Information in response to your request is
outlined below:  

 

1: How many people total in NZ have been hospitalized after getting
vaccinated? 

 

As of 20 November 2021, Medsafe has received 1462 serious adverse events
following immunisation (AEFI) reports. This information is publicly
available
at: [1]www.medsafe.govt.nz/COVID-19/safety-report-37.asp#aefi  An AEFI is
considered serious if it: 

 

·         is a medically important event or reaction 

·         requires hospitalisation or prolongs an existing
hospitalisation 

·         causes persistent or significant disability or incapacity 

·         is life threatening 

·         causes a congenital anomaly/birth defect 

·         results in death. 

 

Please note, the Ministry does not receive notification of everyone who
has been hospitalised after being vaccinated, only when they make an AEFI
report. 

 

2: Where is the public evidence proving the vaccine to be safe for short
and long term protection? 

 

Information regarding the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine can be
found on the Ministry of Health website at the following links:   

o The Coronavirus Immunisation
handbook: [2]www.health.govt.nz/our-work/immunisation-handbook-2020/5-coronavirus-disease-covid-19. This
also provides references to scientific studies conducted regarding
COVID-19 and the vaccine.   
o The Vaccine
datasheet: [3]www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/Datasheet/c/comirnatyinj.pdf   
o Ministry webpage regarding vaccine safety and
efficacy: [4]www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-vaccines/covid-19-vaccine-effectiveness-and-protection   
o Medsafe  publishes up to date information regarding the Comirnaty
vaccine, including its clinical efficacy and
safety: [5]www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/PUArticles/June2021/Spotlight-on-Comirnaty-vaccine.html.   

Under section 28(3) of the Act you have the right to ask the Ombudsman to
review any decisions made under this request. The Ombudsman may be
contacted by email at: [6][email address] or by calling 0800
802 602.

 

Ngā mihi

 

OIA Services Team

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[8]Ministry of Health information releases

[9]Unite against COVID-19

 

 

 

 

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