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Swine flu girl went without vital drugs

Madelynne Butcher

12:05pm Wednesday 21st April 2010

A HAMPSHIRE teenager who died of swine flu went without vital drugs after she was diagnosed with pneumonia, an inquest heard.

Swine flu vaccination take-up soars

KISS OF LIFE: Lorraine Robinson, pictured with her daughters Naomi and Abigail, who were vaccinated against swine flu following a campaign in the Daily Echo. Echo picture by Matt Watson. Order no: 10167455

1:30pm Friday 2nd April 2010

IT was the touching plea from grieving parents mourning the death of their 23-month-old only son from swine flu, which could save hundreds of children’s lives.

‘No safety issue’ with swine flu vaccine says expert

Get your children vaccinated against swine flu

10:09am Saturday 27th March 2010

The Hampshire doctor who oversaw the swine flu vaccine trial backs Echo campaign

Parents warned over swine flu

CHRISTMAS TRAGEDY: Andrew McCall gazes in wonder at the family tree on Christmas Eve – just a few hours before he died from swine flu.

9:54am Friday 26th March 2010

Hampshire parents have been told to protect their children and make sure they have the swine flu jab before it’s too late.

Why did Andrew die so quickly from swine flu?

Why did Andrew die so quickly from swine flu?

3:20pm Monday 15th March 2010

TOP medics will meet this week to discuss why a 23-month-old toddler died from swine flu so suddenly in his sleep.

Get your children vaccinated against swine flu

Get your children vaccinated against swine flu

2:12pm Monday 15th March 2010

THE Daily Echo has launched a campaign to encourage Hampshire parents to get their children vaccinated against swine flu before March 31.

Swine flu killed our little angel

CHRISTMAS TRAGEDY: Andrew McCall gazes in wonder at the family tree on Christmas Eve – just a few hours before he died from swine flu.

10:51am Saturday 13th March 2010

A GRIEVING couple have urged other parents to vaccinate their children against deadly swine flu after discovering their little boy had died from the illness.

Swine flu control room to close

Tories warn that NHS 'ill-prepared' to deal with second swine flu outbreak

7:30am Monday 1st February 2010

SOUTHAMPTON'S swine flu control room is to close on Friday.

Intensive care unit on swine flu alert

Swine flu vaccinations begin for key health workers

4:23pm Tuesday 24th November 2009

PATIENTS are being admitted to Southampton General Hospital’s intensive care unit with swine flu.

Vital step forward in battle with swine flu

Swine flu

8:38am Tuesday 10th November 2009

A CUTTING edge Southampton drug research company has taken a key step forward in its battle to come up with a medical defence against swine flu.

Children enlisted for swine flu trial

VIRUS: Swine flu cases are down

7:18am Thursday 24th September 2009

Children enlisted for swine flu trial DOCTORS in Southampton are looking for 250 children to try out two new swine flu vaccines.

Over 250 attend funeral of teenager Madelynne Butcher

Madelynne Butcher

2:04pm Friday 14th August 2009

A funeral was held today for an ''outgoing and adorable'' teenager who died after getting swine flu.

Southampton children in swine flu trial

Schools should remain shut in the autumn to stem the spread of swine flu, say experts

11:30am Tuesday 11th August 2009

CHILDREN in Southampton could be among the first in the country to try out a new swine flu vaccine.

Teenage girl dies after contracting swine flu

Madelynne Butcher

12:30pm Saturday 8th August 2009

A TALENTED teenager who dreamed of being a doctor and worked with disabled children has become the first person from Hampshire to die after contracting swine flu.

The hunt for a flu vaccine

Dr Tom Havelock

10:30am Sunday 2nd August 2009

Trials of a vaccine that could spell the end of the seasonal flu – and help stop future pandemics – will begin this month in Southampton



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