Flu Immunisation Safety Studies
Dear Department of Health,
Can I please have a copy of:
- The double-blind placebo safety study and report which shows that the flu immunisation for Australia in 2019 is safe for human pregnant women at any stage of their pregnancy as is suggested on the national website below, which at the time of submission was last updated 27/03/19, https://beta.health.gov.au/services/flu-... and reads "Flu immunisation is recommended every year for: ... pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy, for free under the NIP ..."
- Any and all double blind placebo safety studies and reports which show that the recommended flu immunisation since the introduction of flu immunisations are safe for human pregnant women at any stage of their pregnancy as is suggested on the national website
- Any study and report on the current or previous flu immunisation which was not funded by the manufacturer
- Any complaints/feedback/correspondence to the TGA from licensed medical professionals regarding the short and long term health outcomes of their pregnant patients post flu immunisation.
- Any internal discussion in relation to the above
To assist the Department, I specifically exclude:
- Duplicates of documents (I only require 1 copy of each document)
Where possible, I would prefer that this information is provided in it's original format - that is to say, either in Microsoft Word or HTML (where received online or via email). I ask that you do not use PDFs wherever possible as it makes it difficult to read the information.
Please deal with this request informally or in accordance with your Administrative Access scheme if practicable. If this isn't practical, please consider it a formal application under the Freedom of Information Act.
Yours faithfully,
Alissa Pattrick
Dear Ms Pattrick
Thank you for your FOI request which was received by the Therapeutic Goods
Administration on 6 April 2019.
I am writing to seek clarification regarding the scope of your request.
In its current form, the scope may be too voluminous for the TGA to
process. We would be grateful if you could you please consider reducing or
revising the scope by:
· Being more specific with the types of records you are seeking;
and/or
· Providing a more precise timeframe for the activities.
Alternatively, you may wish to consider submitting the following scope:
“Can I please have a copy of:
- The double-blind placebo safety study and report which shows that the
flu immunisation for Australia in 2019 is safe for human pregnant women at
any stage of their pregnancy as is suggested on the national website
below, which at the time of submission was last updated 27/03/19,
[1]https://beta.health.gov.au/services/flu-...
and reads "Flu immunisation is recommended every year for: ... pregnant
women at any stage of pregnancy, for free under the NIP ..."
- Any and all double blind placebo safety studies and reports which show
that the recommended flu immunisation since the introduction of flu
immunisations for the period July 2017 to 6 April 2019 are safe for human
pregnant women at any stage of their pregnancy as is suggested on the
national website
- Any study and report on the current or previous flu immunisation which
was not funded by the manufacturer for the period July 2017 to 6 April
2019
- Any complaints/feedback/correspondence to the TGA from licensed medical
professionals regarding the short and long term health outcomes of their
pregnant patients post flu immunisation for the period July 2017 to 6
April 2019.
- Any internal discussion in relation to the above for the period July
2017 to 6 April 2019
To assist the Department, I specifically exclude:
- Duplicates of documents (I only require 1 copy of each document)
Where possible, I would prefer that this information is provided in it's
original format - that is to say, either in Microsoft Word or HTML (where
received online or via email). I ask that you do not use PDFs wherever
possible as it makes it difficult to read the information.”
Please note that at this early stage, this scope is a sample only, and the
TGA is unable to advise on how many documents would be returned if a
search and retrieval was conducted.
We would be grateful for your response by 5pm Monday 29 April 2019.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the FOI team.
Thank you
Kyla
Freedom of Information
Kyla | Karen | Tara | Cindy
(02) 6232 8806
Reporting and Collaboration Services Section
Regulatory Engagement and Planning Branch
Therapeutic Goods Administration
Address: PO Box 100, Woden ACT, 2606
Email: [2][email address]
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From: Alissa Pattrick
Sent: Saturday, 6 April 2019 6:58 PM
To: FOI
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Flu Immunisation Safety Studies
[SEC=No Protective Marking]
Dear Department of Health,
Can I please have a copy of:
- The double-blind placebo safety study and report which shows that the
flu immunisation for Australia in 2019 is safe for human pregnant women at
any stage of their pregnancy as is suggested on the national website
below, which at the time of submission was last updated 27/03/19,
https://beta.health.gov.au/services/flu-... and
reads "Flu immunisation is recommended every year for: ... pregnant women
at any stage of pregnancy, for free under the NIP ..."
- Any and all double blind placebo safety studies and reports which show
that the recommended flu immunisation since the introduction of flu
immunisations are safe for human pregnant women at any stage of their
pregnancy as is suggested on the national website
- Any study and report on the current or previous flu immunisation which
was not funded by the manufacturer
- Any complaints/feedback/correspondence to the TGA from licensed medical
professionals regarding the short and long term health outcomes of their
pregnant patients post flu immunisation.
- Any internal discussion in relation to the above
To assist the Department, I specifically exclude:
- Duplicates of documents (I only require 1 copy of each document)
Where possible, I would prefer that this information is provided in it's
original format - that is to say, either in Microsoft Word or HTML (where
received online or via email). I ask that you do not use PDFs wherever
possible as it makes it difficult to read the information.
Please deal with this request informally or in accordance with your
Administrative Access scheme if practicable. If this isn't practical,
please consider it a formal application under the Freedom of Information
Act.
Yours faithfully,
Alissa Pattrick
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Dear Ms Pattrick
The TGA is continuing the search for documents relevant to your request
FOI 1109-1819.
Unfortunately due to the large number of documents potentially relevant to
the scope, and as we have not received a response to our request below, it
has become apparent that the TGA may be unable to meet the current
deadline for your request.
I would be grateful if you could please consider agreeing to an extension
(under section 15AA) of ten (10) days for the processing of your request.
If you agree to this extension the decision on your request would then be
due on or before 16 May 2019.
Could you please respond advising whether you agree to this extension by
COB Thursday 2 May 2019.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Please do not hesitate to contact the FOI team if you have any questions.
Kind regards
Kyla
Freedom of Information
Kyla | Karen | Tara | Cindy
(02) 6232 8806
Reporting and Collaboration Services Section
Regulatory Engagement and Planning Branch
Therapeutic Goods Administration
Address: PO Box 100, Woden ACT, 2606
Email: [1][email address]
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From: TGA FOI
Sent: Wednesday, 24 April 2019 2:54 PM
To: '[FOI #5356 email]'
Cc: TGA FOI
Subject: FOI1109-1819 - Flu Immunisation Safety Studies [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Dear Ms Pattrick
Thank you for your FOI request which was received by the Therapeutic Goods
Administration on 6 April 2019.
I am writing to seek clarification regarding the scope of your request.
In its current form, the scope may be too voluminous for the TGA to
process. We would be grateful if you could you please consider reducing or
revising the scope by:
· Being more specific with the types of records you are seeking;
and/or
· Providing a more precise timeframe for the activities.
Alternatively, you may wish to consider submitting the following scope:
“Can I please have a copy of:
- The double-blind placebo safety study and report which shows that the
flu immunisation for Australia in 2019 is safe for human pregnant women at
any stage of their pregnancy as is suggested on the national website
below, which at the time of submission was last updated 27/03/19,
[3]https://beta.health.gov.au/services/flu-...
and reads "Flu immunisation is recommended every year for: ... pregnant
women at any stage of pregnancy, for free under the NIP ..."
- Any and all double blind placebo safety studies and reports which show
that the recommended flu immunisation since the introduction of flu
immunisations for the period July 2017 to 6 April 2019 are safe for human
pregnant women at any stage of their pregnancy as is suggested on the
national website
- Any study and report on the current or previous flu immunisation which
was not funded by the manufacturer for the period July 2017 to 6 April
2019
- Any complaints/feedback/correspondence to the TGA from licensed medical
professionals regarding the short and long term health outcomes of their
pregnant patients post flu immunisation for the period July 2017 to 6
April 2019.
- Any internal discussion in relation to the above for the period July
2017 to 6 April 2019
To assist the Department, I specifically exclude:
- Duplicates of documents (I only require 1 copy of each document)
Where possible, I would prefer that this information is provided in it's
original format - that is to say, either in Microsoft Word or HTML (where
received online or via email). I ask that you do not use PDFs wherever
possible as it makes it difficult to read the information.”
Please note that at this early stage, this scope is a sample only, and the
TGA is unable to advise on how many documents would be returned if a
search and retrieval was conducted.
We would be grateful for your response by 5pm Monday 29 April 2019.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the FOI team.
Thank you
Kyla
Freedom of Information
Kyla | Karen | Tara | Cindy
(02) 6232 8806
Reporting and Collaboration Services Section
Regulatory Engagement and Planning Branch
Therapeutic Goods Administration
Address: PO Box 100, Woden ACT, 2606
Email: [4][email address]
[5]cid:image001.png@01D1D5D9.7DDEADA0
From: Alissa Pattrick
Sent: Saturday, 6 April 2019 6:58 PM
To: FOI
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Flu Immunisation Safety Studies
[SEC=No Protective Marking]
Dear Department of Health,
Can I please have a copy of:
- The double-blind placebo safety study and report which shows that the
flu immunisation for Australia in 2019 is safe for human pregnant women at
any stage of their pregnancy as is suggested on the national website
below, which at the time of submission was last updated 27/03/19,
https://beta.health.gov.au/services/flu-... and
reads "Flu immunisation is recommended every year for: ... pregnant women
at any stage of pregnancy, for free under the NIP ..."
- Any and all double blind placebo safety studies and reports which show
that the recommended flu immunisation since the introduction of flu
immunisations are safe for human pregnant women at any stage of their
pregnancy as is suggested on the national website
- Any study and report on the current or previous flu immunisation which
was not funded by the manufacturer
- Any complaints/feedback/correspondence to the TGA from licensed medical
professionals regarding the short and long term health outcomes of their
pregnant patients post flu immunisation.
- Any internal discussion in relation to the above
To assist the Department, I specifically exclude:
- Duplicates of documents (I only require 1 copy of each document)
Where possible, I would prefer that this information is provided in it's
original format - that is to say, either in Microsoft Word or HTML (where
received online or via email). I ask that you do not use PDFs wherever
possible as it makes it difficult to read the information.
Please deal with this request informally or in accordance with your
Administrative Access scheme if practicable. If this isn't practical,
please consider it a formal application under the Freedom of Information
Act.
Yours faithfully,
Alissa Pattrick
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Dear Ms Pattrick
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST – NOTIFICATION OF RECEIPT
I am writing to notify you that the Department of Health (Department) has
received your request for access to documents under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).
“Can I please have a copy of:
- The double-blind placebo safety study and report which shows that the
flu immunisation for Australia in 2019 is safe for human pregnant women at
any stage of their pregnancy as is suggested on the national website
below, which at the time of submission was last updated 27/03/19,
https://beta.health.gov.au/services/flu-... and
reads "Flu immunisation is recommended every year for: ... pregnant women
at any stage of pregnancy, for free under the NIP ..."
- Any and all double blind placebo safety studies and reports which show
that the recommended flu immunisation since the introduction of flu
immunisations are safe for human pregnant women at any stage of their
pregnancy as is suggested on the national website
- Any study and report on the current or previous flu immunisation which
was not funded by the manufacturer
- Any complaints/feedback/correspondence to the TGA from licensed medical
professionals regarding the short and long term health outcomes of their
pregnant patients post flu immunisation
- Any internal discussion in relation to the above
To assist the Department, I specifically exclude:
- Duplicates of documents (I only require 1 copy of each document)
Where possible, I would prefer that this information is provided in its
original format - that is to say, either in Microsoft Word or HTML (where
received online or via email). I ask that you do not use PDFs wherever
possible as it makes it difficult to read the information.
Please deal with this request informally or in accordance with your
Administrative Access scheme if practicable. If this isn't practical,
please consider it a formal application under the Freedom of Information
Act.”
Under section 15(5)(b) of the FOI Act, the agency has 30 calendar days
after the date your request was received in which to provide a decision in
response to your request for access. A decision is currently due on or
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Freedom of Information
(02) 6232 8806
Reporting and Collaboration Services Section
Regulatory Engagement and Planning Branch
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Address: PO Box 100, Woden ACT, 2606
Email: [2][email address]
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Posty left an annotation ()
The dept would consider this withdrawn as the requestor did not reply in the timeframe, hence 'refused' is the only closest status.
'abandoned' would be more appropriate