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HI HR124

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/9/2018

Primary Sponsor

Lei Learmont

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Request Department of Health to develop strategies educating the public, especially high-risk residents, on influenza prevention, treatment, and vaccination risks and benefits.

  • Require Department of Health to provide information to each assisted living facility by September 1 annually covering influenza risks, CDC vaccination recommendations, vaccine effectiveness and contraindications, and treatment/prevention information.

  • Establish priority focus on residents aged 65 and older in assisted living facilities, as up to 85 percent of seasonal flu-related deaths in the United States occur in this age group.

  • Direct certified copies be sent to Director of Health and Director of 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

Committee Referrals

Finance3/28/2018
Health & Human Services3/13/2018

Full Bill Text

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