Narcolepsy victims demand Reilly provide life-long support

Young children who developed a chronic sleep disorder after receiving a swine flu vaccine were among an 80-strong group to march on the health department yesterday seeking a range of permanent supports.

The march, orchestrated by Sound (Sufferers of Unique Narcolepsy Disorder) took place on the year anniversary of the publication of a government-commissioned report which confirmed a link between the Pandemrix vaccine and an increased incidence of narcolepsy in children who received it.

Sound represents 54 children and young people affected by narcolepsy post-Pandemrix.