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This bill amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law in Illinois by adding two new sections: one focusing on amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) and another addressing Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) public notifications. For AFE, the bill defines the condition as a rare and serious obstetric emergency where amniotic fluid, fetal cells, or other materials enter the maternal bloodstream, potentially causing severe medical complications. The Department of Public Health is required to conduct educational activities for healthcare providers about AFE's signs, symptoms, and management, and to make information about the condition available on its website. Regarding RMSF, the bill mandates that the Department create rules requiring local health departments to make public announcements when a positive RMSF case is detected in their jurisdiction, with the goal of informing the general public about potential health risks. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, providing new mechanisms for public health education and disease awareness.

Health and Social Services

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1814&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104