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# Swine Flu

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

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

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Jun 30th 2020, 4:08 PM

# 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

# On the rise

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

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

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Jan 7th 2019, 2:24 PM

# Swine Flu

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

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

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Jan 4th 2019, 4:08 PM

# Kerry

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

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

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Jul 2nd 2016, 9:30 PM

# H1N1

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

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

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Feb 9th 2016, 6:34 PM

# H1N1

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

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

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Feb 5th 2016, 9:59 PM

# H1N1

Child dies in Dublin hospital from case of swine flu

The HSE confirmed the death this evening.

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Feb 4th 2016, 9:10 PM

# no outbreak

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

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

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Jan 29th 2016, 12:23 PM

# 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

# Prime Numbers

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

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

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Mar 1st 2014, 7:30 PM

# Infection

Swine flu case confirmed in second Cork hospital

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

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Feb 28th 2014, 9:30 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning, here’s everything you need to know to launch yourself into Thursday.

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Feb 20th 2014, 8:45 AM

# that'll do pig

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

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

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Jan 25th 2014, 8:45 AM

# Swine Flu

Boy from Northern Ireland diagnosed with swine flu

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

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Jan 24th 2014, 10:09 AM

# Death

Swine flu kills elderly man in Spain

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

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Jan 14th 2014, 7:00 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

Two die from swine flu in China

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

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Jan 7th 2013, 7:59 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

# 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

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Thursday

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.

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Mar 10th 2011, 8:10 PM

# WHO

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

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

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Mar 10th 2011, 6:02 PM

# Swine Flu

HSE says flu rates have peaked

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

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Jan 27th 2011, 8:19 PM

Good Morning

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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Jan 27th 2011, 8:27 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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Jan 20th 2011, 4:58 PM

# Swine Flu

Number of swine flu deaths in Northern Ireland reaches 21

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

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Jan 20th 2011, 3:09 PM

# Poll

Poll: Are you getting the flu vaccine?

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.

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Jan 19th 2011, 2:58 PM

# Swine Flu

Pregnant women urged to get seasonal flu vaccine

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

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Jan 19th 2011, 2:56 PM

Good Morning

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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Jan 19th 2011, 8:31 AM

# H1N1 Virus

Two-year-old dies after suffering from swine flu

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

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Jan 15th 2011, 4:05 PM

# Swine Flu

Swine flu rates have doubled again

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

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Jan 14th 2011, 9:41 AM

Good Morning

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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Jan 14th 2011, 8:31 AM

# Swine Flu

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

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.

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Jan 11th 2011, 9:12 AM

# Swine Flu

HSE orders 100,000 extra flu vaccines

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.

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Jan 8th 2011, 12:05 PM