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FL S1858

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/16/2019

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Book

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the importance of awareness of meningococcal disease and all five dangerous strains, including meningococcal B
  • Notes that 1 in 10 people carry the meningococcus bacteria without symptoms, and the disease spreads through respiratory and throat secretions during close contact
  • States that 1,000 to 1,200 cases occur annually nationwide, with 10-15 percent mortality rate and 11-19 percent of survivors experiencing serious complications including limb loss and nervous system damage
  • Identifies infants under 1 year and young adults ages 16-21 as most commonly affected populations
  • Notes vaccines exist for all five common serogroups (A, B, C, W, Y), with CDC recommending routine vaccination for serogroups A, C, W, and Y and individualized consultation for serogroup B vaccination in ages 16-23

Legislative Description

Meningococcal Disease

Last Action

Died, not introduced

5/3/2019

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