The Chicago Tribune (8/17, Garcia) reports that Illinois governor signed a law Monday that gives school officials authority to administer "an epinephrine shot to any student suffering a severe allergic reaction." The measure follows the December death of a Chicago student who had an allergic reaction at a school function. Now, "a nurse could use an EpiPen or other device to administer the medication to any student believed to be having a life-threatening reaction, even if the child is not diagnosed with an allergy, without fear of legal recourse."
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Illinois School Nurses Now Allowed To Administer EpiPens
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