❓ Hon Ben Dawkins questions the Premier regarding an increase in heart issues in young people following the mRNA vaccine rollout and requests an inquiry. The Premier's response refers to following advice from national health bodies.
AnsweredQoN 1595Legislative Council
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HEALTH — HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS — m RNA vaccine
1595. Hon BEN DAWKINS to the Leader of the House representing
the Premier:
I refer to the answer provided to
question on notice 2231, confirming an unprecedented increase in chest pain and
heart issue presentations to emergency departments during 2021 and 2022 in the
under-40 population.
(1) Will the
Premier acknowledge that an approximate 33 per cent increase in these
presentations in this population is a matter of some concern and that the cause
ought to be determined?
(2) Will the
Premier commit that, if re-elected, the government will establish an inquiry to
look at health signals of concern in WA since the vaccine rollout, such as the
extent of heart issues in the ordinarily young and fit population?
(3) Why has the
Premier repeatedly refused to engage with concerned citizens of WA who have
genuine and seemingly well-founded concerns
around mRNA vaccine safety, such as by refusing the invitation to attend The Great Debate at Riverside Theatre at the Perth Convention and
Exhibition Centre tomorrow evening?
1595. Hon BEN DAWKINS to the Leader of the House representing
the Premier:
I refer to the answer provided to
question on notice 2231, confirming an unprecedented increase in chest pain and
heart issue presentations to emergency departments during 2021 and 2022 in the
under-40 population.
(1) Will the
Premier acknowledge that an approximate 33 per cent increase in these
presentations in this population is a matter of some concern and that the cause
ought to be determined?
(2) Will the
Premier commit that, if re-elected, the government will establish an inquiry to
look at health signals of concern in WA since the vaccine rollout, such as the
extent of heart issues in the ordinarily young and fit population?
(3) Why has the
Premier repeatedly refused to engage with concerned citizens of WA who have
genuine and seemingly well-founded concerns
around mRNA vaccine safety, such as by refusing the invitation to attend The Great Debate at Riverside Theatre at the Perth Convention and
Exhibition Centre tomorrow evening?
AnswerView source ↗
(1)–(3) The Department of Health continues to follow the
advice provided by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in relation to vaccines.
advice provided by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in relation to vaccines.
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