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# Legionnaires Disease

Legionnaires Disease | Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legionnaires’ disease?
How common is Legionnaires disease?
How does a person get Legionnaires’ disease?
Are certain types of buildings more prone than others to have problems with Legionella?
Who is at risk of contracting Legionnaires disease?
What is the death rate of Legionnaires’ disease?
What are the long term side effects of Legionnaires disease?
After surviving Legionnaire’s disease, can I get it again if Legionella bacteria are still in my body? 
Can Legionnaires’ disease be prevented?
How can I reduce my risk of getting Legionnaires’ disease?
 
			
				
				
				
				
				FAQ Warning and Disclaimer
This information does not constitute legal, medical, engineering, or other professional advice. If such expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Neither the author of this FAQ page nor HC Information Resources Inc. guarantees the accuracy, completeness, usefulness, or effectiveness of the material provided, and neither shall be liable for any damages, or in any event for incidental or consequential damages caused or alleged to be caused, directly or indirectly, by the use of any information disclosed.
			
				
				
				
				
				Still Have a Question about Legionnaires’ Disease?
1. Visit The Centers for Disease Control for more information.
2. Submit a question to Matt Freije, author of the book Protect Yourself from Legionnaires’ Disease: The waterborne illness that continues to kill and harm.
			
			
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
				
					
					
						Protect Yourself from Legionnaires' Disease: The waterborne illness that continues to kill and harm
						
You will see from survivors’ stories just how horrible the disease is and find out how to avoid it in public and at home. Advice is given about water heaters, softeners, filters, humidifiers, and new home design and construction.
“This book has all the answers and the [survivor stories] really hit home. This is a major disease that needed this type of resource. It’s been almost two years now and the one problem I still have is my memory; I am afraid that I will never get my memory back.” — Steve Sederstrom, Legionnaires’ survivor