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https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/cheese-02-24/index.html

CDC: Listeria Outbreak Linked to Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese Do not eat recalled cheeses, crema, and yogurt.

Does your company or organization have 50 or more individuals at risk for influenza?
Specialty Services: Onsite Flu Clinics
World Travel Care works year round to keep you healthy during the influenza season. In the Western Hemisphere the influenza virus infection has a specific season, which begins in the early fall and ends by early spring. In other parts of the world influenza infection may be seen at other times of the year, and is some regions influenza is a year round pathogen.
We understand how important it is that your employees, students, and family members remain healthy and productive. As a service to the metro-Atlanta community, we will customize an influenza vaccination clinic for your employees, corporate clients, schools, and church or mission groups. Our planning for Onsite Flu Vaccination Clinics begins in the spring and most clinics are scheduled between September and November.
We Provide Onsite Influenza Clinics Including:
Vaccination clinics for Corporations
Vaccination clinics for Schools
Vaccination clinics for Churches or mission groups
If you have ever personally experienced influenza, then you know how extremely important it is to avoid the illness. Vaccination is one form of protection. Education and antiviral medicine are also two important factors that are key to preventative care.
The best time to get a flu shot is October through December, before you feel flu symptoms. We offer the convenience of a medical professional coming to your office to provide flu shots to your entire staff.
Why offer flu shots to your employees?
You can save about $150 per employee per year in sick leave!
You can reduce absenteeism by as much as 45%.
Employees sick with the flu miss an average of 2.8 days of work per season.
You can save on lost production time.
You can show employees how important they are by giving them an added benefit at the workplace.
Call 404-459-4393 to discuss how we may serve your organization and protect you from the flu.

https://www.wfsb.com/2023/08/02/bacteria-long-island-sound-prompts-warning-health-officials/?outputType=amp

Bacteria in Long Island Sound prompts warning from health officials The state department of health is cautioning locals to avoid eating raw shellfish and to avoid exposing open cuts to salt water.

https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/candida-auris/candida-auris-qanda.html

General Information about Candida auris | Candida auris | Fungal Diseases | CDC A type of yeast called Candida auris is causing severe illnesses in some hospitalized patients in several countries. Learn more about this global health threat.

https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/covid-somewhat-gone-but-not-forgotten/

COVID: Somewhat Gone but Not Forgotten Local infectious disease physician Dr. Mitchell Blass weighed in with his perspective on the COVID-19 virus.

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra2208860?query=TOC&cid=NEJM%20eToc,%20November%2010,%202022%20DM1648980_NEJM_Subscriber&bid=1256655748

Monkeypox | NEJM Review Article from The New England Journal of Medicine — Monkeypox

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Value of ID Infectious diseases professionals are clinicians, scientists and public health experts who research, diagnose and treat diseases that are caused by exposure to bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. We are known for our medical detective work, which helps us address current threats and prepare for....

Congratulations Dr. Williamson!

Dr. Margaret Williamson, an infectious disease physician at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, was awarded the 2020 recipient of the E. Napier "Buck" Burson, Jr., MD, Physician Award of Distinction last week.

The Burson Award, named for the former chief of staff at Saint Joseph’s and a leader in the field of gastroenterology, is presented annually to doctors for their adherence to the Mercy philosophy and contribution to the Mercy mission in Atlanta, for their contribution to the quality of medicine practiced at Emory Saint Joseph’s and for their leadership role as a member of the medical staff.

Congratulations Dr. Williamson!

https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/travel-clinic-aims-to-make-globetrotting-safer/

Travel Clinic Aims to Make Globetrotting Safer Infectious disease doctor Mitchell Blass, MD, offers advice and services to mitigate risks in this “new world” of travel.

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CDC Investigating to Find Source of Listeria Outbreak Get the most up-to-date outbreak information here.

IDSA Media Briefing: Monkeypox – What Experts Know A media briefing from experts from the Infectious Diseases Society of America to discuss the recent monkeypox outbreak. - State of outbreak in the United States- Infection control and prevention measures - Putting the outbreak in a global perspective - Questions from media

https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/senftenberg-05-22/index.html?fbclid=IwAR1tSumS1F_SPccNyZARvgjDCrG0GHh0_qCB3-hXSVYjJpsDOlOxcsbb_Xw

CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Peanut Butter Get the most up-to-date outbreak information here.

NEW: Updated COVID-19 Community Levels as of March 17, 2022.
More than 99% of the U.S. population is in a location with a low or medium COVID-19 Community Level.
Find your COVID-19 Community Level: https://bit.ly/community_levels

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2200133?query=TOC

Protection against the Omicron Variant from Previous SARS-CoV-2 Infection | NEJM Correspondence from The New England Journal of Medicine — Protection against the Omicron Variant from Previous SARS-CoV-2 Infection

https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMra2111003?articleTools=true

Fever of Unknown Origin | NEJM Review Article from The New England Journal of Medicine — Fever of Unknown Origin

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMe2119211?query=TOC&cid=NEJM%20eToc,%20December%209,%202021%20DM530136_NEJM_Subscriber&bid=731905646

Audio Interview: Waning Immunity against SARS-CoV-2 | NEJM Editorial from The New England Journal of Medicine — Audio Interview: Waning Immunity against SARS-CoV-2

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMe2118839?query=TOC&cid=NEJM%20eToc,%20December%202,%202021%20DM510980_NEJM_Subscriber&bid=724569926

Audio Interview: The Omicron Variant of SARS-CoV-2 | NEJM Editorial from The New England Journal of Medicine — Audio Interview: The Omicron Variant of SARS-CoV-2

HelloFresh supplier recalls onions amid fast-growing salmonella outbreak

https://fox5atlanta.com/news/hellofresh-supplier-recalls-onions-amid-fast-growing-salmonella-outbreak

HelloFresh supplier recalls onions amid fast-growing salmonella outbreak There are 652 illnesses tied to the salmonella outbreak.

https://www.cdc.gov/melioidosis/outbreak/2021/index.html

2021 Multistate outbreak of melioidosis | Melioidosis | CDC In March-July 2021, CDC confirmed four linked cases (including two deaths) of melioidosis in patients from Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, and Texas. Most cases of melioidosis in the United States are in people who traveled to areas where the disease is more common, but these patients had no recent hist...

https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/walmart-recalling-3900-bottles-room-spray-due-possible-dangerous-bacteria-us-2021-10-22/

Walmart recalls 3,900 room sprays due to possible dangerous bacteria Walmart Inc is recalling about 3,900 bottles of an aromatherapy spray due to the possible presence of a rare and sometimes fatal bacteria, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said on Friday.

https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/oranienburg-09-21/index.html

CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Linkd to Onions Get the most up-to-date outbreak information here.

CDC: Salmonella Outbreak with Unknown Food Source Get the most up-to-date outbreak information here.

https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/infections-and-contagious-diseases/sepsis-video-what-you-need-to-know?cid=63emHLN092021GEN

Sepsis Video - What you need to know What you need to know about sepsis video

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Audio Interview: Assessing Vaccine Safety | NEJM Editorial from The New England Journal of Medicine — Audio Interview: Assessing Vaccine Safety

https://www.idsociety.org/covid-19-real-time-learning-network/vaccines/vaccines-information--faq/

Vaccines FAQ Last Updated: August 13, 2021 On this page: New Vaccine FAQs Mechanisms of COVID-19 Vaccines Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccines COVID-19 Vaccines & Immunity Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines COVID-19 Vaccination by Patient Population COVID-19 Vaccine Practical Considerations Resources Multimedia Developed by....

https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/outbreaks/multistate-outbreaks/outbreaks-list.html

List of Selected Multistate Foodborne Outbreak Investigations | Foodborne Outbreaks | Food Safety | CDC List of Selected Multistate Foodborne Outbreak Investigations.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/joim.13372

Immunity to SARS‐CoV‐2 induced by infection or vaccination

Melioidosis in Georgia without travel outside the U.S.

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0909-melioidosis.html

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