TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner that would protect college students from anaphylaxis by allowing colleges and universities to administer life-saving medication was approved today by the Senate Higher Education Committee.
“If not treated immediately, anaphylactic shock can quickly lead to death,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer and Hunterdon. “Thankfully, treatment for these severe allergic reactions is accessible, portable and easily administered. By making Epi-pens available to trained faculty and staff at our state’s colleges and universities, we could save a life.”