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Legionnaires' disease outbreak in NYC grows as Harlem leaders urge people to be cautious

A deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has set health and community leaders on a campaign to educate the ...

Harlem Hospital’s cooling towers spread Legionnaires’ disease in deadly NYC outbreak, Rev. Al Sharpton charges — as locals blame city-owned buildings

Rainwater left untreated in cooling towers atop city-owned Harlem Hospital fueled the Big Apple’s deadliest Legionnaire’s ...
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Legionella Lurks: NYC Battles Deadly Disease Outbreak

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem, NYC, has claimed its fifth victim. The bacteria were found in 12 cooling ...
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Harlem Hit by Legionnaires' Disease Amid Fears of Medicaid Cuts Compromising Healthcare Access

Harlem faces a Legionnaires' disease outbreak alongside steep Medicaid cuts, causing concern for health support and funding ...
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Harlem woman diagnosed with Legionnaires' describes symptoms: 'My body is hurting really bad'

A woman diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease described her frightening symptoms amid an outbreak in Harlem that has infected nearly 70 people and led to three deaths. "My body is hurting really bad," ...

Legionnaires' cluster in Harlem nears triple digits; 15 patients hospitalized

What are the symptoms of this type of pneumonia, called Legionnaires' disease, and how do you treat it? Here's what you need ...