Bill Text: PA HR410 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing September 20, 2010, as "Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 33-10)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-08-04 - INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35 [HR410 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-HR410-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 4127
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 410 Session of2010
INTRODUCED BY TALLMAN, BAKER, BEAR, BELFANTI, BEYER, BRADFORD, BROOKS, CLYMER, D. COSTA, DALEY, FLECK, GEIST, GEORGE, GINGRICH, GRUCELA, HAHN, HELM, HENNESSEY, HESS, KILLION, KNOWLES, LONGIETTI, MAJOR, MARSICO, MICCARELLI, MILLARD, MILLER, MOUL, MUSTIO, O'NEILL, PHILLIPS, QUINN, READSHAW, ROCK, ROSS, SAYLOR, SIPTROTH, SONNEY, STERN, SWANGER AND VULAKOVICH, AUGUST 4, 2010
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, AUGUST 4, 2010
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing September 20, 2010, as "Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, referred to as SJS is a
severe adverse reaction to medication accounting for
approximately 150,000 deaths per year in the United States
alone; and
WHEREAS, Some of the symptoms of SJS are facial and tongue
swelling, hives, skin pain, shedding of the skin and blisters on
the skin or mucous membranes, particularly the mouth, nose and
eyes; and
WHEREAS, The exact cause of SJS has not been determined. It
has been suggested that it is caused by either an illness,
bacterial infection or allergic reaction to medication; and
WHEREAS, Almost any medication, including over-the-counter
drugs, can cause SJS, most commonly implicated are
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anticonvulsants, antibiotics and nonsteroid antiinflammatory
medications; and
WHEREAS, Illnesses that are associated with SJS are herpes,
flu, HIV, typhoid, hepatitis and diphtheria; and
WHEREAS, Although SJS afflicts people of all ages, a
significant number of its victims are children; and
WHEREAS, More female cases have been reported than males,
however it does not discriminate against anyone; and
WHEREAS, Recognition of the early symptoms of SJS and prompt
medical attention are the most invaluable tools in minimizing
the possible long-term effects SJS may have on its victims; and
WHEREAS, There are no tests that can be administered to
determine who is at a greater risk for contracting SJS; and
WHEREAS, Improving the length and quality of life for people
with SJS starts with awareness; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize
September 20, 2010 as "Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Awareness Day"
in Pennsylvania.
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