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CDC Online NewsroomUnited States6 June 2017

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

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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.
— CDC Online Newsroom

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