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GA HR1897

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

Katie Dempsey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes August 26 through September 1, 2012, as Anaphylaxis Awareness Week at the Georgia state capitol
  • Notes that as many as 15 million Americans have food allergies, with nearly 6 million under age 18, and that food allergy prevalence among children is increasing
  • Cites CDC data showing food allergy reactions result in more than 300,000 ambulatory care visits per year involving children under 18
  • Highlights that up to 25 percent of anaphylactic reactions in school settings involve students and staff with no previously known risk
  • Encourages Georgia law to authorize at-risk students to carry and self-administer auto-injectable epinephrine in schools

Legislative Description

Anaphylaxis Awareness Week; August 26 through September 1, 2012; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/20/2012

Full Bill Text

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