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CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report - What can be done to lower the risk of Legionnaires' disease for patients in healthcare facilities? - Media Advisory

A new CDC analysis finds that among 21 jurisdictions studied, 76 percent reported cases of Legionnaires' disease associated with healthcare facilities - a concerning finding because the disease is particularly severe when acquired from such facilities.

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CDC@CDCgov Jun 6, 2017Published 13:49 UTCSignal Time 78Trust Score
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A new CDC analysis finds that among 21 jurisdictions studied, 76 percent reported cases of Legionnaires' disease associated with healthcare facilities - a concerning finding because the disease is particularly severe when acquired from such facilities.

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