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Private Hot Tubs on Cruise Ships May Carry Legionnaires Risk
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | December 12, 2024
Private hot tubs on cruise ships may carry Legionnaires risk, but why? CDC researchers found that different cleaning protocols are often used for private hot tubs, contributing to a number of cruise ship Legionnaires disease outbreaks. Two outbreaks of Legionnaires… read more
The Web’s Most Searched Questions About Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | December 2, 2024
Hi there! Welcome to MakeFoodSafe.com, where we help people who have become sick with food poisoning. Today, we are here to answer the web’s most searched questions about Legionnaires’ disease. Let’s get started! What is Legionnaires’ Disease? Legionnaires’ disease has… read more
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 27, 2024
Reports of seven confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Westminster prompts local health authority to issue public warning. Here’s what we know about the recent uptick of Legionnaires’ disease in Westminster and what it means for residents and businesses in… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease in Co-Op City Sickens At Least Two, Likely More.
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 16, 2024
At least two cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Co-Op City have been reported. But there are likely more. This serious pneumonia infection is likely related to a cooling tower contaminated with the bacterial pathogen, Legionella. A sign that city and… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at Evanston YMCA Sickens at Least Two, Possibly More
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 16, 2024
The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is currently investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at Evanston YMCA but more cases are likely. The serious pnuemonial illness was linked to the facility’s hot water supply. Evanston YMCA remains closed during… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at Pleasant Ridge Manor Prompts Response
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 23, 2024
Erie County Department of Health notified a local long-term care facility of Legionnaires’ disease at Pleasant Ridge Manor after a former patient became sick. The announcement prompted a response to this diagnosis. Legionnaires’ Disease at Pleasant Ridge Manor Pleasant Ridge… read more
4 Deaths So Far in Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease at Peregrine Senior Living Facility
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 23, 2024
So far there have been four deaths connected to an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker. Several other illnesses are being evaluated. According to reports, this outbreak is likely one of the most deadly reported outbreaks… read more
Recent Uptick of Legionnaires’ Disease in Lee County
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | September 23, 2024
Legionnaires’ disease in Lee County has shown a steady incline over the past ten years. Some years have shown a dramatic increase, while others return from the outlier to the upward trend. However, over the past three years, a significant… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease in Gaston County Has Investigators Searching for a Source
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 23, 2024
A cluster of patients with Legionnaires’ disease in Gaston County has prompted a Public Health investigation. The source remains elusive. Gaston County Public Health has not yet been able to determine the source of the illnesses. Here’s what we know… read more
Peregrine Senior Living Legionnaires’ Outbreak
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 9, 2024
According to the local news, 3 people are dead after a Legionnaire’s disease outbreak at a New York assisted living facility, officials announced Thursday. There is also word that a 4th death may be also linked to the outbreak. Here… read more