Illinois declares May 2026 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month to promote understanding and access to care.
Illinois SR0701 designates May 2026 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, aiming to raise awareness about the prevalence and impact of asthma and food allergies. The resolution highlights the economic burden of asthma, which costs the United States billions annually, and emphasizes the disproportionate impact on Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities. It also notes the connection between asthma and food allergies, particularly among children, and calls for affordable access to health insurance and necessary medications.
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