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FL S1720
Resolution
AI Summary
- Designates April 9, 2014, as "Immunization and Bacterial Meningitis Awareness Day" in Florida
- Recognizes bacterial meningitis as a deadly disease affecting infants, children, teenagers, young adults, and immunocompromised persons, with a 10% fatality rate and 20% of survivors experiencing long-term complications including limb loss, vision/hearing loss, and paralysis
- Honors the Department of Health, Meningitis Angels, Pinellas Immunization Team for Community Health (PITCH), and the film "Invisible Threat" for raising public awareness about bacterial meningitis
- Encourages vaccination of infants, children, teenagers, and adults as a key prevention strategy and supports efforts to eradicate vaccine-preventable diseases
Legislative Description
Immunization and Bacterial Meningitis Awareness Day
Last Action
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9091 (Adopted)
4/11/2014
Full Bill Text
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