Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Sinn Fein)
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2877. To ask the Minister for Health if a system has been put in place to record side-effects of Covid-19 vaccinations in the State; if so, if such data will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39469/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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All reports of a suspected adverse reaction (side effect) to a COVID-19 vaccine should be referred to the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA). This can be done using the COVID-19 Vaccine adverse reaction reporting form at: www.hpra.ie/homepage/about-us/report-an-issue/covid-19-vaccine-adverse-reaction.

Adverse reactions can be reported to the HPRA by members of the public, carers or healthcare professionals. Reporting adverse reactions to the HPRA supports continuous monitoring of the safe and effective use of COVID-19 vaccines. When reporting, as much information as is known should be provided, and where possible, the vaccine batch number should be included.

The HPRA cannot provide clinical advice on individual cases. Members of the public should contact their health care professional (their doctor or pharmacist) with any medical concerns they may have.

The HPRA publishes regular safety updates which provide an overview of the national reporting experience for COVID-19 vaccines. These updates include an overview of reports of suspected side effects notified to the HPRA safety monitoring system and are provided as an enhanced transparency measure for members of the public and healthcare professionals.

The most recent vaccine safety updates & communication (update 9) from the HPRA can be found at the following link, along with previous safety updates: www.hpra.ie/homepage/medicines/covid-19-updates/covid-19-vaccine-communication.