PRINTER'S NO. 2073
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
453
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY SCAVELLO, DINNIMAN, GREENLEAF, STREET,
EICHELBERGER, SABATINA, ARGALL, BROWNE, COSTA, BAKER, HUGHES,
SCHWANK, KILLION, AUMENT AND RAFFERTY, OCTOBER 2, 2018
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, OCTOBER 2, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of October 2018 as "1918 Influenza
Pandemic Remembrance Month" in Pennsylvania to mark the 100th
anniversary of this global public health crisis.
WHEREAS, The 1918 influenza pandemic remains one of the most
devastating human infectious disease outbreaks in history; and
WHEREAS, A high mortality rate among young, healthy adults is
a unique feature of the pandemic; and
WHEREAS, An estimated 50 million deaths worldwide are
attributed to the pandemic; and
WHEREAS, An estimated 675,000 deaths occurred in the United
States; and
WHEREAS, An estimated 50,000 deaths were reported in this
Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, The pandemic galvanized scientific research, leading
to the development of the first influenza vaccine in 1938; and
WHEREAS, Wartime vaccination programs originated during World
War II; and
WHEREAS, Other worldwide influenza outbreaks emerged in 1957
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and 1968; and
WHEREAS, Infectious disease prevalence and diversity are
rising in the 21st century; and
WHEREAS, Pandemic viruses may appear simultaneously in
different locations; and
WHEREAS, Pandemic viruses are associated with socioeconomic
disruption; and
WHEREAS, Having an informed, prepared public minimizes
influenza risks and complications; and
WHEREAS, Preparation requires coordinated action among
Federal, State and local governments and distribution of health
and safety materials in our communities; and
WHEREAS, Widespread age-appropriate influenza vaccination
significantly improves public health; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of October 2018
as "1918 Influenza Pandemic Remembrance Month" in Pennsylvania
to mark the 100th anniversary of this global public health
crisis.
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