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GA SR1284
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
Renee Unterman
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AI Summary
- Recognizes August 26 through September 1, 2012, as Anaphylaxis Awareness Week at the Georgia state capitol, introduced by Senator Unterman of the 45th district
- Notes that as many as 15 million Americans have food allergies, with nearly 6 million under age 18, and that 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; recognize August 26 - September 1, 2012
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/27/2012
Full Bill Text
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