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, etc.) and spread easily or more specifically. To help businesses understand the most common infectious...

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 Canada and globally, the threat to humans remains very low. Despite some sensational media headlines,...

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 and RSV with the still-present mycoplasma pneumonia. China has stated that the virus is under...

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 worker vaccination, particularly in locations that mandate Hep A vaccines for food workers. While outbreaks...

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 gatherings of family and friends for many, the potential for acquiring either virus rises. COVID...

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 the most recent outbreak, which is causing Cyclospora cayetanensis (C. cayetanensis) to become a significant...

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 exact count of annual influenza cases, at least in part because it is not a...

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 be dangerous for consumers with FDA issuing a warning to not purchase and immediately stop...

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 possible threat from norovirus foodborne infections should be considered as we may also be gathering...

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 is acquired through exposure to contaminated pigs, carcasses, or pig meat and organs, so occurs...