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IL SR0887
Resolution
Status
Introduced
8/19/2015
Primary Sponsor
John Mulroe
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AI Summary
- Urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to recommend meningitis B vaccination for incoming college students
- Notes meningitis B is the deadliest strain of meningitis with a 10% fatality rate and has caused recent outbreaks at multiple universities including University of Oregon, Princeton University, and San Diego State University
- Identifies college students as highest risk due to close living quarters and shared items, with resulting complications including death, brain damage, kidney damage, hearing loss, and limb amputation
- Cites barriers to vaccine access including lack of insurance coverage and physician stock for non-recommended vaccines, which limit parents' ability to vaccinate their children
- Requires delivery of a copy of the resolution to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
Legislative Description
URGE CDC-MENINGITIS B VACCINE
Last Action
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
7/31/2016
Committee Referrals
Assignments7/31/2016
Public Health1/27/2016
Assignments8/19/2015
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