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# Pandemrix
15-year-old settles case with State and pharmaceutical company over side-effects from swine flu vaccine
Ben Blackwell from Ratoath in Co Meath won damages in the High Court today.
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Nov 4th 2020, 5:47 PM
# 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HSE sorry for letter to narcolepsy sufferers, says supports will not be withdrawn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
# 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
# Health
Result of swine flu jab investigation expected later this year
The Health Service Executive is investigating the link between a swine flu jab and narcolepsy. This year’s vaccine does not contain the controversial Pandremix strain.
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Oct 18th 2011, 9:12 AM
# 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