PRINTER'S NO. 1990
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
397
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY MASSER, BAKER, HENNESSEY, DiGIROLAMO, LONGIETTI,
MILLARD, KINSEY, BIZZARRO, READSHAW, CALTAGIRONE, O'NEILL,
DAVIS, DUSH, SONNEY, V. BROWN, D. COSTA, WARD, MURT AND
MARSICO, JUNE 13, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
JUNE 13, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of August 2017 as "Stevens-Johnson
Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Foundation has remained true to its mission and goal of
providing support, education and advocacy through the
compilation and distribution of valuable information to the
public and medical professionals regarding treatments and
therapies; and
WHEREAS, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal
necrolysis, another form of SJS, are severe allergic reactions
to prescription and over-the-counter medications; and
WHEREAS, Individuals afflicted with SJS experience severe
inflammation of the mucus membranes and, if left untreated, SJS
can result in blindness, other serious health problems and
death; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
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month of August 2017 as "Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Awareness
Month" in Pennsylvania.
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