#Swine Flu

# swine-flu - Tuesday 30 June, 2020

# Swine Flu

New swine flu found in China has pandemic potential, scientists warn

Jun 30th 2020, 4:08 PM 136,920 Views 75 Comments

Named G4, it is genetically descended from the H1N1 strain that caused a pandemic in 2009.

# swine-flu - Wednesday 20 November, 2019

# AOIFE BENNETT

'I knew there was a fight in them': Woman at centre of narcolepsy case shocked at ‘adversarial’ proceedings

Nov 20th 2019, 11:59 AM 28,812 Views 40 Comments

Aoife Bennett (26) settled her case in the High Court with no admission of liability for an undisclosed sum yesterday.

# swine-flu - Sunday 7 April, 2019

# Narcolepsy

More than 80 cases now before High Court over swine flu vaccine

Apr 7th 2019, 7:05 AM 43,478 Views 0 Comments

A solicitor handling many of the cases said the slow process is “very frustrating” for his clients.

# swine-flu - Monday 7 January, 2019

# On The Rise

'Not too late to get vaccinated': Swine flu can be 'very dangerous', warns minister

Jan 7th 2019, 2:24 PM 32,602 Views 29 Comments

A significant increase in cases of the H1N1 strain has been reported.

# swine-flu - Friday 4 January, 2019

# Swine Flu

HSE urges people to get vaccinated as at least 2 die after contracting H1N1 flu virus

Jan 4th 2019, 4:08 PM 49,262 Views 48 Comments

The virus is also known as Swine Flu, and can be particularly harmful to young people and pregnant women.

# swine-flu - Saturday 2 July, 2016

# Kerry

Mother fears son won't get respite care until she dies

Jul 2nd 2016, 9:30 PM 34,592 Views 48 Comments

Nicola Lawless’ 19-year-old son Ben has a severe intellectual disability.

# swine-flu - Tuesday 9 February, 2016

# H1N1

Second death on island of Ireland from swine flu in a week

Feb 9th 2016, 6:34 PM 31,394 Views 8 Comments

This follows the death of a child in Dublin last week.

# swine-flu - Friday 5 February, 2016

# H1N1

"Swine Flu is now a seasonal virus" - HSE moves to dampen fears over H1N1 after child's death

Feb 5th 2016, 9:59 PM 16,908 Views 8 Comments

The health executive has offered its condolences to the family of the child who died yesterday from the flu strain.

# swine-flu - Thursday 4 February, 2016

# H1N1

Child dies in Dublin hospital from case of swine flu

Feb 4th 2016, 9:10 PM 30,000 Views 27 Comments

The HSE confirmed the death this evening.

# swine-flu - Friday 29 January, 2016

# No Outbreak

Four people with 'swine flu' have been admitted to hospital

Jan 29th 2016, 12:23 PM 34,865 Views 28 Comments

The HSE has said that H1N1 is now considered a “seasonal flu virus”.

# swine-flu - Saturday 3 May, 2014

# Pandemrix

Study confirms swine flu vaccine and narcolepsy link in Ireland

May 3rd 2014, 3:11 PM 32,906 Views 45 Comments

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.

# swine-flu - Saturday 1 March, 2014

# Prime Numbers

Villagers, Mein Kampf, and swine flu: The week in numbers

Mar 1st 2014, 7:30 PM 7,620 Views 0 Comments

Plus: How much did Irish politicians disclose in donations for last year?

# swine-flu - Friday 28 February, 2014

# Infection

Swine flu case confirmed in second Cork hospital

Feb 28th 2014, 9:30 PM 14,478 Views 8 Comments

Mercy University Hospital has confirmed a case of the Influenza H1N1 today.

# swine-flu - Thursday 20 February, 2014

Good Morning - Feb 20th 2014, 8:45 AM

The 9 at 9

Good morning, here’s everything you need to know to launch yourself into Thursday.

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# swine-flu - Saturday 25 January, 2014

# That'll Do Pig

Here's why you shouldn't worry about swine flu

Jan 25th 2014, 8:45 AM 9,823 Views 11 Comments

One case was reported in Northern Ireland yesterday, but you could have contracted it yourself in recent months without realising. Here’s how.

# swine-flu - Friday 24 January, 2014

# Swine Flu

Boy from Northern Ireland diagnosed with swine flu

Jan 24th 2014, 10:09 AM 11,573 Views 17 Comments

The child, who became ill at the weekend, has been transferred to a hospital in Glasgow.

# swine-flu - Tuesday 14 January, 2014

# Death

Swine flu kills elderly man in Spain

Jan 14th 2014, 7:00 PM 7,171 Views 13 Comments

The man had also been suffering from unspecified diseases, and died at a hospital in Zaragoza.

# swine-flu - Friday 19 April, 2013

# Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy sufferers plan march on Department of Health over lack of supports

Apr 19th 2013, 6:45 AM 5,828 Views 24 Comments

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.

# swine-flu - Monday 7 January, 2013

# Health

Two die from swine flu in China

Jan 7th 2013, 7:59 AM 3,818 Views 15 Comments

A man also passed away from the H1N1 influenza strain in Jordan over the weekend.

# swine-flu - Tuesday 18 October, 2011

# Health

Result of swine flu jab investigation expected later this year

Oct 18th 2011, 9:12 AM 989 Views 8 Comments

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.

# swine-flu - Wednesday 14 September, 2011

# Vaccine

Mother says she's totally convinced swine flu jab caused son's narcolepsy

Sep 14th 2011, 4:51 PM 2,982 Views 18 Comments

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.

# swine-flu - Saturday 23 July, 2011

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Saturday

Jul 23rd 2011, 8:12 PM 1,614 Views 5 Comments

In today’s fix: Police say there are unexploded bombs in Oslo as the search for bodies continues on Utoya… and RIP Amy Winehouse.

# Swine Flu

European medicines watchdog says swine flu jab not suitable for children

Jul 23rd 2011, 12:48 PM 1,423 Views 12 Comments

The European Medicines Agency has said there is a link between the drug Pandemrix and the sleeping disorder narcolepsy in young people.

# swine-flu - Thursday 10 March, 2011

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Thursday

Mar 10th 2011, 8:10 PM 1,019 Views 0 Comments

In today’s Fix: Cabinet plans St Patrick’s Day trips abroad; professor calls on government to consider nuclear power; and Charlie Sheen launches a major lawsuit against Warner Bros studio.

# WHO

WHO's response to swine flu pandemic was 'flawed'

Mar 10th 2011, 6:02 PM 928 Views 0 Comments

Review committee says the world is not prepared to respond to a severe outbreak of flu.

# swine-flu - Thursday 27 January, 2011

# Swine Flu

HSE says flu rates have peaked

Jan 27th 2011, 8:19 PM 501 Views 0 Comments

Over 749 people hospitalised with flu this season and 6 more flu-related deaths last week, according to the latest HSE figures.

Good Morning - Jan 27th 2011, 8:27 AM

The 9 at 9

Nine things you need to know by 9am: Micheal Martin begins his tenure as FF leader; a surgeon who contracted HIV from a patient settles his case, and a hunt is launched for a soldier who left a proposal for his girlfriend on the wrong answering machine.

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# swine-flu - Thursday 20 January, 2011

Evening Wrap - Jan 20th 2011, 4:58 PM

The 5 at 5

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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# Swine Flu

Number of swine flu deaths in Northern Ireland reaches 21

Jan 20th 2011, 3:09 PM 501 Views 0 Comments

Of the 21 people to die from the H1N1 virus since November, 18 are confirmed to have had underlying health problems.

# swine-flu - Wednesday 19 January, 2011

# Poll

Poll: Are you getting the flu vaccine?

Jan 19th 2011, 2:58 PM 678 Views 0 Comments

The HSE has asked doctors to contact all pregnant women who were vaccinated against swine flu and ask them to return for the seasonal flu vaccine.

# Swine Flu

Pregnant women urged to get seasonal flu vaccine

Jan 19th 2011, 2:56 PM 723 Views 0 Comments

HSE says protection against swine flu not enough as increased number of influenza B cases reported in recent weeks.

Good Morning - Jan 19th 2011, 8:31 AM

The 9 at 9

Nine things you need to know by 9am: police in Mauritius probe crime ring connection to Michaela’s death; was Lenihan lying when he said he supported Cowen? And the dress everyone’s talking about.

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# swine-flu - Saturday 15 January, 2011

# H1N1 Virus

Two-year-old dies after suffering from swine flu

Jan 15th 2011, 4:05 PM 681 Views 0 Comments

A two-year-old boy with swine flu who was being treated in an intensive care unit in Northern Ireland has died.

# swine-flu - Friday 14 January, 2011

# Swine Flu

Swine flu rates have doubled again

Jan 14th 2011, 9:41 AM 384 Views 0 Comments

The Health Protection Surveillance Unit warns that the bug is here to stay for at least a few more weeks.

Good Morning - Jan 14th 2011, 8:31 AM

The 9 at 9

Nine things you need to know by 9am: Cowen under fire as questions about his relationship with Anglo refuse to go away; the body of Michaela is brought home, and why piracy might be the next economic growth area.

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# swine-flu - Tuesday 11 January, 2011

# Swine Flu

Suffering swine flu could leave you with 'super-immunity', researchers say

Jan 11th 2011, 9:12 AM 1,440 Views 1 Comment

Feeling cold, sweaty, miserable, exhausted and aching? Cheer up. Successfully battling a bout of the swine flu could leave you with a supercharged immune system.

# swine-flu - Saturday 8 January, 2011

# Swine Flu

HSE orders 100,000 extra flu vaccines

Jan 8th 2011, 12:05 PM 590 Views 0 Comments

Meanwhile, Fine Gael’s health spokesman has warned that overcrowding in hospitals will cause infections to spread rapidly and will gravely endanger the lives of the seriously ill.