HSE probes narcolepsy link to flu vaccine jab

THE Health Service Executive is investigating all cases of narcolepsy in this country during the time that the swine flu vaccine, Pandemrix, was administered here.

This comes after a group representing families of 16 children between the ages of 6 and 18 years approached the HSE seeking to have a special fund set up to support young people who have been diagnosed with what they are calling “unexplained narcolepsy”, following administration of the jab.

Former head of the Mental Health Commission, Hugh Kane, who is part of the group Sound (Survivors Of Unexplained Narcolepsy Disorder) said there was not enough information and support for those affected.