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Local resident urges Greene County to authorize first responders to carry EpiPens after severe reaction
Summary
Bill Miranda told the committee he suffered a severe allergic reaction after a sting and urged Greene County to pass a resolution so first responders beyond ambulances can carry and use epinephrine. He cited roughly 100 anaphylactic calls in the county per year and a potential sponsor to cover startup costs.
Bill Miranda told the Greene County committee he suffered a severe allergic reaction after a sting on Nov. 5 and urged county officials to consider a resolution allowing first responders to carry and administer epinephrine.
"I got stung by a... I had severe allergic reaction," Miranda said, recounting that he required multiple doses of epinephrine and five days in the hospital. He told the committee that…
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