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Today is a very windy day here in San Antonio.  In fact the weather in general has been similar to riding a roller coaster.  lol    I have not decided what to make for dinner just yet so I thought I’d talk about some health issues that have been reported recently on the news. 

There is a Salmonella outbreak that has been going on.  So be careful with the items that you purchase especially if it comes from outside the U.S.  I read somewhere that there were also reports of contaminated peanut butter here in the United States that is also contributing to the recent string of reported sickness.  I also read that an elderly lady recently died from complications from contracting Salmonella poisoning.  This of course is more drastic in nature because most people do not die from getting it.  Her immune system may have already been compromised.

Some of the symptoms begin with nausea and vomiting and progress to abdominal pains and diarrhea. Additional signs and symptoms include fever, chills and muscle pains, and can last anywhere from several days to two weeks.  You may even think that you are getting the flu instead of having Salmonella poisoning.  So if you start having any of these symptoms, you may want to seek medical attention. 

Other than this, you should think about washing your hands more often.  And ALWAYS wash your fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating.

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