Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 11-17, 2025, as Food Allergy Awareness Week in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 11-17, 2025, as Food Allergy Awareness Week in New York. It highlights the seriousness of food allergies, noting that they affect 4% of the population and cause numerous emergency room visits annually. The bill emphasizes the importance of public awareness and education to prevent allergic reactions, particularly among children and teenagers. It underscores the lack of a cure for food allergies and the necessity of strict avoidance and immediate treatment with epinephrine for severe reactions.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 11-17, 2025, as Food Allergy Awareness Week in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 11-17, 2025, as Food Allergy Awareness Week in New York. It highlights the seriousness of food allergies, noting that they affect 4% of the population and cause numerous emergency room visits annually. The bill emphasizes the importance of public awareness and education to prevent allergic reactions, particularly among children and teenagers. It underscores the lack of a cure for food allergies and the necessity of strict avoidance and immediate treatment with epinephrine for severe reactions.