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

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, 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 appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

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 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Joshua Eaton

Dear Ms. Soivilien,

Thank you for your quick response. It looks like the Department of Public Health provided the same records I'm requesting to The Boston Herald last week:

https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/02/09/more-than-1000-coronavirus-vaccine-doses-wasted-in-massachusetts/

In particular, this story says, "A total of 1,096 doses of the Moderna vaccine and 176 doses of the Pfizer vaccine were reported as wasted — for a total of 1,272 doses as of Friday, the state Department of Public Health said on Tuesday. The Herald sought the data through a public records request."

Can you please provide me with those same records, or more complete records if they are available?

Thank you for your time and help.

Sincerely,
Joshua Eaton

Dear Ms. Soivilien,

Thank you for your quick response. It looks like the Department of Public Health provided the same records I'm requesting to The Boston Herald last week:

https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/02/09/more-than-1000-coronavirus-vaccine-doses-wasted-in-massachusetts/

In particular, this story says, "A total of 1,096 doses of the Moderna vaccine and 176 doses of the Pfizer vaccine were reported as wasted — for a total of 1,272 doses as of Friday, the state Department of Public Health said on Tuesday. The Herald sought the data through a public records request."

Can you please provide me with those same records, or more complete records if they are available?

Thank you for your time and help.

Sincerely,
Joshua Eaton

Hi,

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

Sincerely,
Joshua Eaton

Hi, sorry to bother y'all again! Two quick follow up questions:

(1) You included the "date created" field with the data from MIIS but not with the data from Casetivity. Can you provide it for both?

(2) The data that you provided to me is different, and has different totals, from the data you provided to the Boston Herald here: https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Copy-of-Wastage_10Feb21-PIN-Redacted-.pdf

Again, can you please provide me with the records that you provided to the Herald? Thanks!

Best,
Joshua

Hi, sorry to bother y'all again! Two quick follow up questions:

(1) You included the "date created" field with the data from MIIS but not with the data from Casetivity. Can you provide it for both?

(2) The data that you provided to me is different, and has different totals, from the data you provided to the Boston Herald here: https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Copy-of-Wastage_10Feb21-PIN-Redacted-.pdf

Again, can you please provide me with the records that you provided to the Herald? Thanks!

Best,
Joshua

Hi Helen,

I'm so sorry for not calling earlier! Just tried you, but figured it was too late to catch you. I'll try again Monday.

You can also reach me any time at 706-540-6651.

Thanks, and have a great weekend!

Best,
Joshua

Thank you so much, and sorry for that automated follow up! They're turned off now.

I really appreciate all your help with this request!

Best,
Joshua