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HI HR124
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 educating the public, especially high-risk residents, on influenza prevention, treatment, and vaccination risks and benefits.
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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.
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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.
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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