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Officials unsure why flu season was mild in Oklahoma Published: Sun, May 6, 2012 The 2012 flu season is ending in Oklahoma with fewer than one-half the number of confirmed cases and nearly two-thirds fewer deaths than in 2011. Read More
Recommended vaccinations for seniors Published: Sat, Mar 31, 2012 Dear Savvy Senior: What types of vaccinations are recommended for seniors? I know about flu shots, but what else is recommended and what’s covered by Medicare? -- Cheap Shot Sally Dear Sally: Most people think that vaccinations are just for kids, but adults, especially seniors, need their shots... Read More
It's not too late to vaccinate against flu Published: Tue, Jan 24, 2012 When you see "Get Your Flu Vaccine Here" signs and banners after November outside pharmacies and in doctor's offices, you might think, "Isn't it too late for that?" The answer is "No!" "Flu season typically peaks in January or February and can last as late as May," says Dr. Anne Schuchat, Assistant Surgeon General... Read More
Post 50, annual exams and select screenings are crucial Published: Mon, Jan 23, 2012 If you are over 50, it is time to have an annual physical. At an earlier age, provided there are no known medical conditions, a screening every two to three years may be adequate. Not every 50-year-old receives an annual physical, and when they do, they often receive more testing than needed. It is... Read More
Animal shelter celebrates holiday with adoption specials Published: Tue, Dec 13, 2011 Oklahoma City’s Animal Shelter is celebrating “Feline Navidad” and “Hounds for the Holidays” adoption specials now through Dec. 23. During this adoption event cats six months and older are free and all kitten and dog adoptions are just $25. All of the shelter’s dogs and cats have been vaccinated... Read More
Budget cuts end free flu shots for everyone Published: Wed, Nov 23, 2011 NORMAN — Oklahomans who were accustomed to getting free flu shots at county health departments are now being asked to pay for their vaccinations. The shots that were free at county health departments are now $25, with exceptions under federal programs for children under age 18, the elderly and those whose incomes... Read More
Behavior can decrease risk of cervical cancer Published: Tue, Oct 4, 2011 Although the prevalence of and deaths from cervical cancer are declining, it is still a major health threat in the United States and remains one of the most common cancers in women worldwide. So far this year, there have been 11,710 new cases of cervical cancer and 4,290 deaths. The cancer occurs in a thin layer... Read More
New flu vaccine for seniors provides better protection Published: Tue, Oct 4, 2011 Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that there is a new extra-strength flu vaccine being offered to seniors this year. What can you tell me about it, where can I find it, and does Medicare cover it? Flu-Conscious Connie Dear Connie, The new extra-strength flu vaccination you’re inquiring about is called the... Read More
Parents lose appeal at U.S. Supreme Court in vaccine case Updated: Tue, Feb 22, 2011 The court voted 6-2 against the parents of a child who sued the drug maker Wyeth in Pennsylvania state court for the health problems they say their daughter, now 19, suffered from a vaccine she received in infancy. Justice Antonin Scalia, writing for the court, said Congress set up a special vaccine court in 1986 to... Read More
Whooping cough outbreaks spur new shot requirement Published: Thu, Feb 17, 2011 Oklahoma students entering seventh grade next year must have a booster for pertussis, also known as whooping cough. The highly contagious disease has broken out in other states, including California and Texas. Read More
Doctors urge shots as flu grabs South, New York City Updated: Tue, Jan 11, 2011 Health officials say January and February typically are the worst flu months, and it can drag into March. And this winter, a well-known nasty strain of Type A flu is causing most of the illnesses so far in the U.S. This so-called H3N2 branch of the flu family tends to trigger more pneumonia and other complications... Read More
Celebrate the “12 days of Catmas” with the animal shelter Updated: Thu, Dec 9, 2010 Oklahoma City's Animal Shelter will be celebrating “The 12 Days of Catmas” Dec. 11-22. During this adoption event, cats 6 months and older are free and all kittens, puppies and dogs are $25. Read More
Wags to Riches dog fashion show Updated: Wed, Nov 10, 2010 Don't miss Wags to Riches, a fashion chic event that will include a silent auction, cocktail hour, dog play area and a live dog auction and fashion show. The event is designed to promote adoption, and raise funds for the Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, Inc. In the organization's efforts to promote the adoption... Read More
We All Are "Faces" of Influenza Updated: Tue, Oct 19, 2010 You can take action to protect yourself and your family. Find a flu clinic in your neighborhood at our Flu Vaccine Finder and get you and everyone in your family vaccinated now. Annual flu shots are recommended for everyone six months of age and older, especially those with chronic illnesses and their caregivers. Read More
Flu shots should be mandatory for health care workers, 2 health groups say Updated: Thu, Sep 2, 2010 The swine flu scare of 2009 turned a spotlight on a controversial issue: Should health care workers be required to have an annual flu vaccine? Most studies suggest that health care workers should be vaccinated to help stop the spread of flu. Read More
Specialized bio bank helps lethal brain cancer patient maintain tissue ownership Updated: Tue, Aug 31, 2010 Few cancer patients realize that tumor tissue is a precious information source that can play a critical role in fighting cancer if -- and only if -- it is saved at the time of surgery, and properly stored for human use rather than just lab testing. Read More
Fear of long-term effects main reason for people not receiving H1N1 vaccine Updated: Mon, Oct 26, 2009 Flemington, NJ, October 23, 2009 – Results from a new media study among 300 Americans revealed that parents with children under the age of 18 are more likely to have them vaccinated against the H1N1 virus after viewing a message from the assistant surgeon general. The study was conducted by HCD Research using... Read More
Do you think hospital staff should be required to be immunized against seasonal and swine flu? Updated: Mon, Oct 19, 2009 Do you think hospital staff should be required to be immunized against seasonal and swine flu? Why or why not? Contact Susan Simpson at ssimpson@opubco.com or 475-3930. Read More
One vaccine shot seen as protective for swine flu Updated: Thu, Sep 17, 2009 Defying the expectations of experts, clinical trials are showing that the new H1N1 swine flu vaccine protects with only one dose instead of two, so the vaccine supplies now being made will go twice as far as had been predicted. That means it should be possible to vaccinate — well before the flu’s expected... Read More
Questions and answers about H1N1 influenza vaccine Updated: Thu, Sep 17, 2009 What are the plans for developing 2009 H1N1 vaccine? Vaccines are the most powerful public health tool for control of influenza, and the U.S. government is working closely with manufacturers to take steps in the process to manufacture a 2009 H1N1 vaccine. Working together with scientists in the public and private... Read More
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