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Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (1 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: I thank Deputy Stanton for raising this issue as it provides me with an opportunity to update the House on the matter. It is a serious issue. I acknowledge the impact on those diagnosed with narcolepsy who had previously received a pandemic influenza vaccine as well as the impact on their families. As Deputies are aware, immunisation is a simple and effective way of protecting children...

Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (1 Jul 2015)

Kathleen Lynch: ...impact in terms of the ability to drive, travel alone and live independently. It has a major impact which is unimaginable. Higher education access and supports are available. Students with narcolepsy can access the disability access route to education, a college and university scheme which allows enhanced access to third level education for pupils with disabilities. Further details are...

Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (1 Jul 2015)

David Stanton: ...Pandemrix were administered across Europe in 2009 and 2010 as a result of the response to the global H1N1 swine flu pandemic at the time. Studies have since demonstrated that this vaccine causes narcolepsy at a rate of between 1:16,000 and 1:50,000 doses. The disorder is also known as hypnolepsy. It is a chronic neurological disorder involving the loss of the brain's ability to regulate...