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NJ AJR57
NJ AJR57Designates March 30th of each year "Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day."
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution designates March 30th of each year as "Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day" in New Jersey. Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (MTSS) is a preventable illness commonly caused by Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Clostridium bacterial infection. MTSS still affects over 17 in 100,000 women between the ages of 13 and 25 every year, which marks little progress since the 1980s in reducing the number of MTSS cases. Risk factors for MTSS include the use of highly absorbent tampons, diaphragms, or contraceptive sponges, the presence of surgical wounds or untreated infections, or a history of recent childbirth, miscarriage, or abortion. Symptoms of MTSS include headache, muscle ache, sore throat, cough, weakness, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, fever, lightheadedness, dizziness, faint upon standing, confusion, disorientation, low blood pressure, increased heart rate, seizures, rash, redness of eyes, lips, and tongue, dysfunction of the digestive and circulatory systems, and the shedding of skin around the hands and feet. In extreme cases, MTSS can result in organ damage, the loss of limbs, or death. Increased awareness of MTSS can help the citizens of the State of New Jersey identify and avoid suffering from this easily preventable illness.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates March 30th of each year as "Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day" in New Jersey, with the goal of raising public understanding about a serious but preventable medical condition. Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (MTSS) is a bacterial infection that primarily affects women aged 13-25, with over 17 per 100,000 women still experiencing the illness annually, showing minimal improvement since the 1980s. The resolution highlights the condition's risk factors, which include using highly absorbent tampons, diaphragms, or contraceptive sponges, and having recent surgical wounds or childbirth-related complications. The potentially severe symptoms range from headaches and muscle aches to more serious complications like seizures, organ damage, and in extreme cases, death. By establishing this awareness day, the New Jersey Legislature aims to educate citizens about MTSS prevention and recognition, and the resolution requests that the Governor issue an annual proclamation to support public education and awareness programs about this health issue.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Reginald Atkins (D)*,
Shanique Speight (D)*,
Michael Venezia (D)*,
Jim Kennedy (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
William Sampson (D),
Bill Spearman (D),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR57 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/57_I1.HTM |
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