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Bill Would Let IL Schools Give Life-Saving Shot
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois schools soon may be able to administer emergency shots to students suffering from life-threatening allergic reactions.

The Illinois House approved legislation Tuesday letting registered nurses inject students with epinephrine (ep-in-EFF'-rin). It prevents shock that can interfere with breathing due to allergic reaction.

It passed 113-0 and now heads to the Senate.
Representative Chris Nybo is the bill's sponsor. The Lombard Republican says school districts can buy the injections at $50 to $70 each but that isn't required.

A 13 year old Chicago girl died in December when she had an allergic reaction to food she ate during a class party at school. Nybo says deaths like hers might be prevented by this legislation.

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