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Life-saving drugs can now be given by trained members of the public
The death of Emma Sloan from an allergic reaction gave a huge impetus to the campaign.
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Teenager's death could lead to wider availability of Epipens
Epipens, discretionary medical cards and medicinal marijuana all came up in today’s Oireachtas Health Committee meeting. There was even a Beyoncé & Jay Z reference.
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Mother of allergy-shock victim to politicians: "Emma's death was so avoidable"
An Oireachtas committee heard this evening calls for the widespread availability of epipens and increased awareness of fatal allergies.