Designates October 24th as "National Senior UTI Awareness Day" in New Jersey to raise awareness about urinary tract infections among seniors.

The bill designates October 24th of each year as "National Senior UTI Awareness Day" in New Jersey. It aims to raise awareness about urinary tract infections (UTIs), which are common bacterial infections affecting the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. The bill highlights the challenges in diagnosing UTIs in the elderly, including a suppressed immune system and the increasing antibiotic resistance of UTIs. It also seeks to destigmatize conversations about UTIs, encouraging seniors to seek medical care.

Designates October 24th as "National Senior UTI Awareness Day" in New Jersey to raise awareness about urinary tract infections among seniors.

The bill designates October 24th of each year as "National Senior UTI Awareness Day" in New Jersey. It aims to raise awareness about urinary tract infections (UTIs), which are common bacterial infections affecting the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. The bill highlights the challenges in diagnosing UTIs in the elderly, including a suppressed immune system and the increasing antibiotic resistance of UTIs. It also seeks to destigmatize conversations about UTIs, encouraging seniors to seek medical care.