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# Narcolepsy

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# AOIFE BENNETT
'I knew there was a fight in them': Woman at centre of narcolepsy case shocked at ‘adversarial’ proceedings
Aoife Bennett (26) settled her case in the High Court with no admission of liability for an undisclosed sum yesterday.
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Nov 20th 2019, 11:59 AM
# Narcolepsy
More than 80 cases now before High Court over swine flu vaccine
A solicitor handling many of the cases said the slow process is “very frustrating” for his clients.
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Apr 7th 2019, 7:05 AM
# Pandemrix
Study confirms swine flu vaccine and narcolepsy link in Ireland
The study showed a 13.9-fold higher risk of narcolepsy in children or adolescents vaccinated with Pandemrix in Ireland that those not vaccinated with it.
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May 3rd 2014, 3:11 PM
# Narcolepsy
Families affected by swine flu jab to demand action from EU health commissioner
The vaccine, which has been linked to narcolepsy in young people, was approved by the European medicines watchdog in 2009.
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Feb 10th 2014, 10:59 PM
# Pandemrix
HSE sorry for letter to narcolepsy sufferers, says supports will not be withdrawn
The HSE said it intends to set aside a letter sent to sufferers to inform them that supports would be withheld on the advice of the State Claims Agency.
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Dec 9th 2013, 6:47 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Dec 9th 2013, 4:46 PM
# Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy sufferers plan march on Department of Health over lack of supports
A report published last year concluded that those given the State sponsored swine flu vaccine Pandemrix were at a higher risk of narcolepsy than unvaccinated individuals.
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Apr 19th 2013, 6:45 AM
# Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy sufferers question Health Minister's commitment to supports
The Department of Health said the matter of a proposal for supports package “continues to be a priority” and that it is considering all other possible supports in addition to what it currently offers.
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Nov 13th 2012, 5:19 PM
# Health
Government official defends indemnity for swine flue vaccine makers
A report published yesterday has confirmed the link between an increased risk of narcolepsy and the H1N1 vaccine Pandemrix.
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Apr 20th 2012, 10:34 AM
# Vaccine
Mother says she's totally convinced swine flu jab caused son's narcolepsy
There are now 16 confirmed cases of narcolepsy with links to the swine flu vaccine Pandemrix in Ireland. A support group is criticising what it’s calling the ‘minimal’ response from the HSE.
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Sep 14th 2011, 4:51 PM
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Saturday
In today’s fix: Police say there are unexploded bombs in Oslo as the search for bodies continues on Utoya… and RIP Amy Winehouse.
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Jul 23rd 2011, 8:12 PM
# Swine Flu
European medicines watchdog says swine flu jab not suitable for children
The European Medicines Agency has said there is a link between the drug Pandemrix and the sleeping disorder narcolepsy in young people.
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Jul 23rd 2011, 12:48 PM