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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
3 More die in Oklahoma as a result of flu Published: Thu, Mar 22, 2012 The number of flu-related deaths in Oklahoma thus far this year doubled from three to six in the past week — although the total number of confirmed flu cases remains sharply below 2011 levels. The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports the latest deaths include two in Oklahoma County and one in Osage... Read More
2 flu deaths reported in Oklahoma thus far in 2012 Updated: Fri, Mar 9, 2012 Health officials warn that the significant decrease in the number of flu deaths and hospitalizations in Oklahoma so far in 2012 is not necessarily an indication that the flu season will be mild. Two Oklahomans have died and 114 have been hospitalized due to the flu through March 3, the latest date for which... Read More
A season for sharing Updated: Tue, Feb 7, 2012 Cold and flu season is in full swing, which means people will be sharing more than just holiday cheer. Every year, more than 62 million cases of the common cold are reported in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and as many as 24 million people report suffering from a... Read More
Tips for diabetics battling cough, cold, or flu Published: Tue, Jan 24, 2012 Each year, an average of 200,000 Americans are hospitalized because of flu complications, but people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are three times more likely to face complications that may be fatal, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The best step is prevention, and anyone with... 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
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
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
It's flu season, but don't forget about colds Published: Tue, Sep 27, 2011 With the widespread concern about the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, many Americans might forget about another threat -- the common cold. While colds often prove less serious than the flu, they result in days of misery -- not to mention missed work and school. And with today's busy lifestyles and economic... Read More
Boston hospitals require workers to get flu shots Published: Wed, Sep 14, 2011 BOSTON — Two major Boston teaching hospitals will soon require all employees to get flu shots as a condition of employment. Officials at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Children's Hospital Boston say the rule that takes effect this fall is aimed to at keeping workers healthy so they do not spread the flu... Read More
Poverty makes cold and flu season a killer Published: Mon, Aug 29, 2011 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 36,000 Americans die from influenza, the common, seasonal flu, each year. Risks increase for pregnant women, children, seniors and people with disease or weakened immune systems, but people living in poverty face even greater problems. For the 23... Read More
United Nations warns of bird flu resurgence, Asian strain Published: Mon, Aug 29, 2011 ROME — The United Nations warned Monday of a possible resurgence of the deadly bird flu virus, saying wild bird migrations had brought it back to previously virus-free countries and that a mutant strain was spreading in Asia. A mutant strain of H5N1, which can apparently sidestep defenses of existing vaccines,... Read More
Oklahoma's flu death count climbs to 21, health officials say Published: Thu, Mar 31, 2011 A Tulsa County resident has become the latest to die due to flu-related illness. Read More
Shelter gets vaccine to protect dogs from canine flu Published: Wed, Mar 30, 2011 The Bella Foundation gets Petfinder.com Foundation grant to help build community immunity against dog influenza. Read More
Four more Oklahomans die from flu Updated: Thu, Feb 17, 2011 Four more Oklahomans died from the flu last week, including the second death from Tulsa County, according to the Oklahoma State Department. The number of flu deaths this season is now at 12. The deaths last week involved one from Canadian County, one from Tulsa County and two from Oklahoma County. Two were... Read More
Flu kills Cleveland County boy, age 3 Updated: Tue, Feb 8, 2011 Influenza has claimed a fifth life in Oklahoma, officials said. This time, the victim was a 3-year-old Cleveland County boy. 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
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
Take on flu season in style Updated: Wed, Oct 6, 2010 The flu season is almost upon us, so why not meet it with attitude and style? Sling Couture has launched a line of fashion medical masks that are as pretty as they are affective. Masks come in polka-dot, tropical, denim, sequin and satin finishes and can be monogrammed. Price is $11.45 each. And for... Read More
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