Wasted, spoiled or expired COVID-19 vaccine doses (Connecticut)

Joshua Eaton filed this request with the Department of Public Health of Connecticut.

It is a clone of this request.

Submitted Jan. 29, 2021
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From: Joshua Eaton

Subject: Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Request: Wasted, spoiled or expired COVID-19 vaccine doses (Connecticut)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

(1) any and all data on the number of wasted, spoiled or expired COVID-19 vaccine doses from 12/11/2020 to 01/26/2021, and

(2) any and all data on the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered from 12/11/2020 to 01/26/2021.

I also request that, if possible and pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-212(d), fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest and not made for commercial gain. The requested documents will be processed by a representative of the news media/press and made available to the public at MuckRock.com.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Joshua Eaton

From: Department of Public Health

Subject: RE: Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Request: Wasted, spoiled or expired COVID-19 vaccine doses (Connecticut)

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Acknowledgement from the Department of Public Health:
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February 5, 2021

Dear Mr. Eaton:

The Department of Public Health (the “Department”) acknowledges receipt of your request under the Freedom of Information Act, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-200 et. seq. dated January 29, 2021, for the item(s) described below (“the request”):

- Any and all data on the number of wasted, spoiled or expired COVID-19 vaccine doses from 12/11/2020 to 01/26/2021, and
- Any and all data on the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered from 12/11/2020 to 01/26/2021.

Due to the current circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, we appreciate your patience in responding to your request.

Please do not hesitate to contact me via email or phone with additional questions.

Sincerely,
Rahul Darwar

Rahul Darwar, MPH
Interim Paralegal, FOI
Office of Communications / Legal Office
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Dph.foi@ct.gov<mailto:Dph.foi@ct.gov> | 860-509-8057

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From: Department of Public Health

Subject: RE: Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Request: Wasted, spoiled or expired COVID-19 vaccine doses (Connecticut)

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Release of Records from the Connecticut Department of Public Health:
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February 5, 2021

Dear Mr. Eaton:

This e-mail is in response to your request under the Freedom of Information Act, dated January 29, 2021, (“the request”).

For Part I of your request: At this time, the Department of Public Health does not have information responsive to this request. Wastage of COVID-19 vaccine is reportable to the Department of Public Health by Order of the Commissioner of Public Health, dated December 7, 2020.The Commissioner’s Order is attached to this email. However, to date, the Department of Public Health has not received any such reports.

For Part II of your request: Below is information that the Department of Public Health (the “Department”) has that is responsive to your request (as of Wednesday, February 3, 2021).

As of Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Doses administered in last 7 days
Total cumulative doses

First doses
Second doses
Total doses
First doses
Second doses
Total doses
Hospital, Clinics & Local Health
49,524
23,726
73,250
294,608
72,669
367,277
Long-term care facilities
3,602**
7,666**
11,268**
63,411**
28,569**
91,980**
Total
53,126
31,392
84,518
358,019
101,238
459,257

This completes the Department’s response to your request. I hope that this information is of assistance to you.

Sincerely,
Rahul Darwar

Rahul Darwar, MPH
Interim Paralegal, FOI
Office of Communications / Legal Office
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Dph.foi@ct.gov<mailto:Dph.foi@ct.gov> | 860-509-8057

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From: Joshua Eaton

Subject: RE: Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Request: Wasted, spoiled or expired COVID-19 vaccine doses (Connecticut)

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Thank you for your quick response! One follow-up question:

- In order to receive COVID-19 vaccines from the federal government, vaccine providers must agree to "report COVID-19 vaccines and diluents that were unused, spoiled, expired, or wasted as required by the jurisdiction’s immunization program" (see U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Playbook for Jurisdiction Operations," Oct. 29, 2020, p. 21, available at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/downloads/COVID-19-Vaccination-Program-Interim_Playbook.pdf).

Are you saying that the Connecticut Department of Public Health has received no such reports? And would the Department of Public Health have access to such reports whether they came through CT WiZ or VAMS?

Best,
Joshua

From: Department of Public Health

Subject: RE: Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Request: Wasted, spoiled or expired COVID-19 vaccine doses (Connecticut)

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Hello,

Thank you for your email.

Our records indicate that the Department responded to your request, dated January 29, 2021, on February 5, 2021 via the attached email.

This completes the Department’s response to your request. I hope that this information is of assistance to you.

Thank you,
Rahul

Rahul Darwar, MPH
Interim Paralegal, FOI
Legal Office
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Dph.foi@ct.gov<mailto:Dph.foi@ct.gov> | 860-509-8057

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From: Joshua Eaton

Subject: RE: Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Request: Wasted, spoiled or expired COVID-19 vaccine doses (Connecticut)

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Thank you for your quick response! One follow-up question:

- In order to receive COVID-19 vaccines from the federal government, vaccine providers must agree to "report COVID-19 vaccines and diluents that were unused, spoiled, expired, or wasted as required by the jurisdiction’s immunization program" (see U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Playbook for Jurisdiction Operations," Oct. 29, 2020, p. 21, available at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/downloads/COVID-19-Vaccination-Program-Interim_Playbook.pdf).

Are you saying that the Connecticut Department of Public Health has received no such reports? And would the Department of Public Health have access to such reports whether they came through CT WiZ or VAMS?

Best,
Joshua

From: Department of Public Health

Subject: RE: Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Request: Wasted, spoiled or expired COVID-19 vaccine doses (Connecticut)

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Hello,

As indicated previously, the Department has no further responsive documents related to your request.

Thank you,
Rahul

Rahul Darwar, MPH
Interim Paralegal, FOI
Legal Office
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Dph.foi@ct.gov<mailto:Dph.foi@ct.gov> | 860-509-8057

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From: Joshua Eaton

Subject: RE: Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Request: Wasted, spoiled or expired COVID-19 vaccine doses (Connecticut)

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Hi,

Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.

Sincerely,
Joshua Eaton

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