Swine flu infections trigger narcolepsy, not vaccine, says study
Swine flu infections could trigger a rare sleeping disorder, according to research that contradicts previous fears that a vaccine to protect against the virus was to blame. (Source: The Telegraph : Swine Flu A H1N1)
Source: The Telegraph : Swine Flu A H1N1 - August 19, 2011 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Young people should not take flu vaccine, watchdog says
Children should no longer be given a widely-used flu vaccine over concerns it is linked to a rare sleep disorder, the European drug regulator has recommended. (Source: The Telegraph : Swine Flu A H1N1)
Source: The Telegraph : Swine Flu A H1N1 - July 21, 2011 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
More swine flu deaths last winter than during pandemic
More people died after contracting swine flu in Britain last winter than during the previous year's pandemic. (Source: The Telegraph : Swine Flu A H1N1)
Source: The Telegraph : Swine Flu A H1N1 - May 24, 2011 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Swine flu jab: narcolepsy link investigated
A possible increase in narcolepsy among children given the swine flu vaccine is being investigated by Finnish health officials. (Source: The Telegraph : Swine Flu A H1N1)
Source: The Telegraph : Swine Flu A H1N1 - February 1, 2011 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: narcolepsy flu vaccine swine flu Source Type: news
Widespread school closures needed in future flu pandemics
Widespread closures of schools are necessary to reduce the burden on hospitals during flu pandemics, according to an academic study. (Source: The Telegraph : Swine Flu A H1N1)
Source: The Telegraph : Swine Flu A H1N1 - February 1, 2011 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
