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Vaccination Programme (28 Sep 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Health the action he is taking in response to the findings that the swine flu vaccine Pandemrix may be linked to narcolepsy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26439/11]

Vaccination Programme (28 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: It is easy to forget the situation that pertained. The reality is that we were facing a swine flu epidemic.

Vaccination Programme (28 Sep 2011)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...have been identified by the HSE. What assistance does the State intend to provide for these children and their families, given that it is a direct result of the administration of the swine flu vaccine? The Minister said that discretionary medical cards will be provided on a temporary basis, but will he elaborate on that? Will all children in whom narcolepsy presents and where there is a...

Vaccination Programme (28 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: ...I believe in fairness, and the Minister of the day was faced with this enormous threat to the wellbeing of the people, and to younger people in particular. Given the genetic make-up of the flu and the fact that it related somewhat to an epidemic that occurred years ago, people over 55 perhaps had some degree of immunity. Younger people were at more serious risk. Vaccine manufacturers go...

Vaccination Programme (28 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: It is estimated that approximately 250,000 Irish children and adolescents aged five to 19 received Pandemrix vaccine to protect them against pandemic, H1N1, swine flu. Thirty potential cases of narcolepsy have been identified, 16 of which have been confirmed by the Irish Medicines Board as having been vaccinated with Pandemrix. Of the 16 cases, 15 were under 18 years of age. The remainder...