Connecticut General Statutes Title 19A. Public Health and Well-Being § 19a-900a. Administration of epinephrine by cartridge injector to certain children for purpose of emergency first aid

Any provider of child care services, as described in section 19a-77, that is licensed by the Office of Early Childhood or is exempt from licensure pursuant to subsection (b) of section 19a-77, and maintains a supply of epinephrine cartridge injectors pursuant to section 19a-909, may administer such epinephrine for the purpose of emergency first aid to a child in the care of such provider who experiences an allergic reaction and does not have a prior written authorization of a parent or guardian or a prior written order of a qualified medical professional for the administration of epinephrine, provided the person administering such epinephrine is a person with training, as defined in section 19a-909. The parent or guardian of a child may submit, in writing, to such child's provider of child care services, that epinephrine shall not be administered to such child pursuant to this section.