Families have expressed their concern over possible side-effects of the cervical cancer vaccination, believing that their daughters have been left with severe illnesses as a result of receiving it.

 

The claims come following a TV3 investigation into the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Gardasil, which is administered to protect young women from developing cervical cancer.

 

As part of the report, researchers spoke to a number of female teens who claimed there could be a link between the vaccine and the mystery illnesses that have taken over their lives since being vaccinated. In all, a reported 130 teens have complained of symptoms such as lethargy, headaches and even seizures since receiving the vaccine.

 

One of the affected girls, 16-year-old Hannah Cummins, shared her experience with Pat Kenny on Newstalk, revealing that she now spends “nearly 22 hours a day” in bed suffering with headaches, light-headedness and sickness.

 

Despite the claims, the Chair of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee, Dr Kevin Connolly assured parents that top scientific researchers have found no link between the HPV vaccine and the above-mentioned symptoms and illnesses. He insisted that, as a result, there will be no change to how the vaccine is administered.

 

According to the Irish Mirror, Dr Connolly responded: “A recent review of HPV vaccines by the European Medicines Agency states that evidence does not support a causal link between the HPV vaccines and development of Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.”

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