Swine flu fears for CF group

THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS Association is concerned that, following the death of 18-year-old Darina Calpin, those suffering with lung disease could be at greater risk from swine flu.

Darina, from Co Sligo, suffered from Cystic Fibrosis and was struck down with the virus six days before she died. The first Irish fatality from H1N1, she died in Tallaght Hospital.

The CF organisation, while stating that other CF sufferers have recovered from swine flu, warned that CF sufferers need to obtain the H1N1 vaccine at the same time as frontline health workers.