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HI HCR138
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Lei Learmont
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AI Summary
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Request Department of Health to develop strategies to educate the public, especially high-risk residents, on influenza prevention, treatment, vaccination risks and benefits.
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Require Department of Health to provide information to all assisted living facilities by September 1 each year covering influenza risks, CDC vaccination recommendations, vaccine availability and effectiveness, and influenza symptoms and treatment.
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Target elderly residents aged 65 and older, who account for up to 70 percent of seasonal flu hospitalizations and 85 percent of flu-related deaths in the United States.
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Direct transmission of certified copies to the Director of Health and Director of the Executive Office on Aging.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Health To Develop Strategies To Prevent The Statewide Spread Of Seasonal Influenza With Priority Given To High-risk Elderly Residents In Assisted Living Facilities.
Influenza Prevention
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Souki excused (1).
3/28/2018