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CDC's outbreak reporting team trains NORS users how to improve the quantity and quality of outbreak reports. Since 2011, they have presented webinars to over 500 people on topics ranging from restaurant-associated outbreaks to reporting guidelines for multistate outbreaks.

List of Selected Multistate Foodborne Outbreak Investigations.

CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Influenza Flu - vaccine safety summary provides an overview of the seasonal flu vaccine safety profile including adverse events, contraindications, precautions and administration safety for both LAIV and TIV.

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.

* Currently taking medication to lower blood pressure, based on affirmative responses to the following questions: "Because of your high blood pressure/hypertension, have you ever been told to take prescribed medicine?" and "Are you now following this advice to take prescribed medicine?" among those with hypertension.