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# EpiPens

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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Oct 15th 2015, 4:55 PM

# emma sloan

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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Jul 10th 2014, 1:09 PM

# EpiPen

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.

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Jun 24th 2014, 7:22 PM