Interim Guidance for Swine influenza A (H1N1): Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home
Swine influenza A virus infection (swine flu) can cause a wide range of symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. People with swine flu also can have vomiting and diarrhea. Like seasonal flu, swine flu in humans can vary in severity from mild to severe.Severe disease with pneumonia, respiratory failure and even death is possible with swine flu infection. Certain groups might be more likely to develop a severe illness from swine flu infection, such as persons with chronic medical conditions. Sometimes bacterial infections may occur at the same time as or after infection with influenza viruses and lead to pneumonias, ear infections, or sinus infections.

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Carondelet Health Diabetes Education Program Merits ADA Recognition
The Carondelet Health diabetes self-management education program at St. Joseph Medical Center and St. Mary’s Medical Center has been awarded continued recognition from the American Diabetes Association. This program offers high-quality education services to the patients it serves.
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