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McKenzie Andre, MD1, Chris G. Wolff, MPH2, Rudolf H. Tangermann, MD2, Paul Chenoweth, ND2, Graham Tallis, MBBS2, Jean Baptiste Kamgang, MS1, Steven G.

Outbreaks provide important insights into how germs spread, which food and germ combinations cause illnesses, and how to prevent infections. Public health and industry use outbreak data to create information on prevention, education, and policy.

Aron J. Hall, DVM1, Mary E. Wikswo, MPH1, Kimberly Pringle, MD2, L.

Outbreaks provide important insights into how germs spread, which food and germ combinations cause illnesses, and how to prevent infections. Public health and industry use outbreak data to create information on prevention, education, and policy.

Rachel E. Gicquelais, MPH1, Jamae F. Morris, PhD2, H.

Many outbreaks result from food being contaminated when it is being prepared or served by a food worker with unwashed or improperly washed hands. Scientific evidence shows that preventing illness begins with the basics. Wash your hands thoroughly, with soap, before and after handling food. It can prevent illness and even death.

Avian Influenza Current Situation - CDC

Norovirus spreads very easily and causes vomiting and diarrhea. There's no vaccine to prevent infection and no drug to treat it. Wash your hands often and follow simple tips to stay healthy.

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Elizabeth D. Hilborn, DVM1, Virginia A. Roberts, MSPH2, Lorraine Backer, PhD3, Erin DeConno4, Jessica S.