Food Allergy Law Enacted In New York
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New York Enacts Food Allergy Law
Summary:
Governor Eliot Spitzer has signed the Allergy & Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2007, a significant new law designed to protect New York schoolchildren from life-threatening food allergies.
Article:
Governor Eliot Spitzer has officially signed the Allergy & Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2007, introducing an important new measure to safeguard New York students against severe food allergies.
Under this law, the New York State Commissioner of Health is tasked with developing state guidelines to manage food allergy risks and anaphylaxis (a potentially deadly allergic reaction) in schools. All schools in the state are expected to receive these guidelines by June 30, 2008. While schools must create policies based on these guidelines, they retain the flexibility to design strategies that align with their specific environments and cultures.
"This crucial legislation will save lives," stated Robert Pacenza, Executive Director of FAI. "For children with food allergies, even trace amounts of certain foods can cause a fatal reaction in minutes. The AAMA will equip New York parents and schools with practical guidelines to ensure these children’s safety. FAI is proud to have spearheaded this initiative."
Over the past year, FAI has led a coalition of food allergy support groups and parents throughout New York to secure the passage of the AAMA. Looking ahead, the organization plans to work with the Commissioner of Health and other stakeholders to develop the new guidelines. FAI extends gratitude to Governor Spitzer, Senator Serphin Maltese (R-Long Island), and Assemblyman Jose Rivera (D-Bronx) for championing the bill in the New York State Assembly.
About Food Allergies:
Food allergies pose a significant public health issue, impacting over 11 million Americans, including at least 6% of children under age three and 3-4% of adults. Notably, the incidence of peanut allergies in children doubled from 1997 to 2002. Annually, food allergies contribute to 150 deaths and over 30,000 emergency room visits due to severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). There is currently no cure or preventive therapy for anaphylaxis?"only emergency treatment with epinephrine can manage an ongoing reaction.
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