As of April 15, 2019, there have been 555 reported cases of measles in the United States in this year Read More >>
Category: Outbreaks
April 17, 2019 | The Economics of Measles
February 16, 2018 | Why is This Year’s Flu Season So Harsh?
We are in the thick of flu season, which means fever, chills, muscle aches and fatigue. In short – pure Read More >>
January 4, 2018 | Why should we care about biofilm?
In public health, biofilms aren’t Ashton Kutcher acting in a movie about Steve Jobs! While definitely not as glamorous as Read More >>
November 13, 2017 | Legionnaire’s Disease Outbreaks from Drinking Water
Two recent studies released by the CDC show that there has been a significant increase in the number of waterborne Read More >>
October 27, 2017 | Emerging Threats – Superbugs
The word “Superbug” may call to mind dramatic movies like Contagion, which have “end of humanity” plotlines. But in actuality, Read More >>
September 27, 2017 | Swine Flu Reported in Maryland
County fairs are known for fried foods, carnival rides, and… Swine Flu?! For the first time since 2012, seven individuals Read More >>
October 26, 2015 | Reminder! “A Path Through Chaos” Legionella Discussion
This discussion, comprised of thought leaders within the industry and those with practical experience regarding Legionella, is a “can’t miss” Read More >>
October 21, 2015 | New Speakers Added to the Legionella Advisory Council Panel Discussion!
Cogency’s Advisory Council on Emerging Hazards will be hosting a breakfast meeting on October 29th with thought leaders in the industry Read More >>
February 19, 2015 | Bad Science: A Flawed Study and the Current Measles Outbreak
In January 2011, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) called the 1998 study by Andrew Wakefield, which proposed a link between Read More >>
February 11, 2015 | America’s Vaccination Dilemma: Learning from the Swedes
The increase in U.S. measles cases is alarming because measles is a highly contagious, serious disease caused by a virus. Read More >>
Safe drinking water is a goal of public health officials around the world. This is increasingly imperative as our water infrastructure ages across the United States. More and more lead pipes are being replaced to decrease the amount of lead, sediment, and biofilm in our drinking water. This process, while it has good intentions, can actually have incredibly hazardous consequences on local communities.
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