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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 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...
- Vaccination Programme (28 Sep 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The Minister has indicated that some 30 cases of narcolepsy with a direct link to Pandemrix 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...
- Vaccination Programme (28 Sep 2011)
James Reilly: ...have died had there not been a vaccination programme. That is always the problem with these situations. We will do the most important thing, which is to support all our citizens who suffer from narcolepsy, including children in particular, and give them the medical and social supports they require. The broader issue of the causality can be pursued in a more orderly fashion. What is...
- Vaccination Programme (28 Sep 2011)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...I mentioned, an HSE representative said that the HSE and the World Health Organisation expected "adverse events to be at a minimum". The Minister compared the number of people presenting with narcolepsy and the number of those who received the Pandemrix vaccine, but this is a serious matter for the children and families concerned, and such assurances have proved hollow to them. Does the...