Legionnaires’ Disease: What it is and Why it is a Concern
Infectious disease outbreaks can occur at virtually any time and anywhere. They can be transmitted through a variety of means (e.g., respiration, touch, food consumption,
Category: Communicable Disease
Avian Influenza Prevalence of Human Infection Remains Low
Although highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) avian influenza outbreaks in poultry are continuing to be reported at commercial poultry farms in both the U.S. and
Seasonal Viruses on the Rise, but No Unknown Illness Agents Observed to Date
There appears to be some hype in the news about respiratory viruses circulating in China. Fears abound of possible cross infection of new outbreaks of influenza
How to Reduce the Potential of Hep A in your Food Facility
With Hepatitis A in the news the last few weeks with local outbreaks reported in Georgia, Maine, and Massachusetts, TAG has had clients asking about
Concurrent Flu & COVID Vaccines Can Boost Efficacy – And It’s Not too Late to Get Your Shot!
December is just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to get your flu and COVID vaccines. And with the holidays bringing
Cyclosporiasis on the Rise. What Is and Can Be Done
The number of domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. has been increasing in recent years, with more than 2,000 confirmed cases reported in
CDC Estimates Up to 41 Million U.S. Flu Cases Annually. How Do They Know?
Each fall, we hear about flu cases beginning to increase, and public health expert advice to be vaccinated. Although it is impossible to provide an
Eyedrop Warnings Illustrate Importance of Process Controls
Eyedrops are essential for many people with dry eyes or other conditions, but a recent FDA Warning has shown nearly 30 over-the-counter eye drop products to
Managing Food Worker Illness Helps Manage Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
As the colder weather approaches, we prepare in many ways, but we should always consider what needs to be done to protect our public health. The
Increased Infection Being Seen from Pig Handling and Raw Product Consumption
The pathogen Streptococcus suis (S. suis) that causes infections in pigs is increasingly being seen in humans in some parts of the world. The infection