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Tuesday 11th November 2003
Legionnaires disease - useful links
Legionella bacteria
Legionella bacteria
If you need more information about legionnaires disease and are concerned you may have come into contact with it here are some useful numbers and weblinks.
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Legionnaires FAQ

FACTS

Legionnaires' disease, also known as Legionellosis, is a rare form of pneumonia

The disease is fatal in approximately 5% to 15% of cases

Two people have died after an outbreak in Hereford

get in contact
Legionnaires helpline
If you have health concerns following the outbreak in Hereford this is the helpline to call:
0845 0501720
Worcester helpline
(01905) 722224
NHS Direct
Offers health advice over the phone. Call:
0845 4647
Their website offers a health encyclopaedia and an FAQ section:
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Department of Health
Their website is has a short section on legionnaires disease:
www.doh.gov.uk/legionnaires
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