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Category: Outbreaks
February 16, 2018 | Why is This Year’s Flu Season So Harsh?
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 >>
January 29, 2015 | The Dangers of Not Getting Your Child Vaccinated – When Herd Protection is No Longer Effective in General Public
A measles outbreak that originated in Disneyland in December has now grown to some 87 cases. The California Department of Read More >>
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