As the nation enters the mid-way point of what appears to be a typical influenza season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that as of Jan. 12, Iowa and nearly 30 other states have widespread incidence of flu.

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Health officials in New York and Pennsylvania are investigating a case of Brucella RB51 that may be connected to raw, unpasteurized milk distributed by Miller's Biodiversity Farm in Quarryville, Penn. The departments of public health in both states are coordinating their efforts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Hy-Vee is recalling 32 varieties of cheesecake sold in its eight-state region because of possible Salmonella contamination. The supermarket chain announced on Jan. 4 that the recall includes cheesecake sold in 8-ounce and 32-ounce plastic containers with a best-if-used by date from Dec. 6, 2018 to Jan. 11, 2019.

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On March 1, the State Hygienic Laboratory will transition to a new design of the Final Report for all testing, except Newborn Screening.

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The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) earlier this month explored one of the ways that more than 70 Salmonella outbreaks related to backyard poultry flocks have occurred since 2000.

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Lab Link takes a look at a few environmental and public health stories from 2018 that illustrate the importance of the public health laboratory system.

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The world is facing multiple health challenges. These range from outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and diphtheria to drug-resistant pathogens, expanding health impacts of environmental pollution and climate change, and multiple humanitarian crises.

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The State Hygienic Laboratory earlier this month published its Annual Report for fiscal year 2018. The theme is "Guided by Quality."

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