MONTGOMERY, Ala (WIAT) — In the closing days of the legislative session, the Alabama Senate passed a bill that will allow schools to administer single-use epinephrine.
Previously, the law allowed for epinephrine to be carried by schools from students that would self-administer their approved medication. The new HB 533 allows for schools to have their own copies, along with being able to administer to approved students with allergies.
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The FDA approved epinephrine devices include, Epi-Pen, an injection that treats anaphylaxis and Neffy, a nasal solution. These devices will be available to students who are prescribed for usage from their physician.
School nurses and other non-certified school officials will have to complete an anaphylaxis training program in order to administer epinephrine…