Let’s give thanks for public health pioneers Thu, Nov 27, 2008 | Add a comment Have you ever heard of John Snow? In 1849, he figured out that contaminated water was spreading Britain’s deadly cholera epidemic, and contained it by convincing the city to stop using water...

Letters to the Editor: Friday, Nov. 22, 2008 Fri, Nov 21, 2008 | Comments 28 What was it about?Since the election I’ve heard many African-Americans say, "We made it!” If this election wasn’t about race, what are they talking about? If John McCain had...

City district vaccinates against flu Tue, Nov 18, 2008 | Add a comment Almost all of the 2,300 doses of flu vaccines the Oklahoma City School District purchased to give to employees this year are gone. Debbie Johnson, administrator of health services, said she has...

Wart vaccine sees success in men Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Add a comment ATLANTA — For the first time, an expensive vaccine aimed at preventing cervical cancer in women has proven successful at preventing a disease in men, according to a study released Thursday by...

High court should reject vaccine suits Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Comments 10 The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a case likely to have profound effects on how vaccines are marketed, distributed and developed. The court’s verdict could affirm the existing...

Oklahoma County plans free flu shots Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Add a comment County plans free flu shots More clinics are set this week for Oklahoma County residents to receive free flu shots. About 2,700 people were vaccinated at clinics last week. The immunizations are...

Norman hospital foundation approves grants Tue, Nov 4, 2008 | Add a comment NORMAN — The Norman Regional Health Foundation has granted $31,000 for health and safety equipment, programs and projects within the Norman Regional Health System area. Grants will pay for an...

Papillomavirus vaccine required for immigrants Mon, Nov 3, 2008 | Add a comment U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services recently added five shots to the list of vaccinations required for immigrants — one of which is only for certain female immigrants. As of Aug. 1, females...

Medical Briefs Sun, Oct 5, 2008 | Add a comment Jump in deaths shows need for flu shots More children have died from flu because they also had staph infections, according to a new government report that urges parents to have their kids get the...

Staph Germ Undermines Body's Defenses Sun, Nov 11, 2007 WASHINGTON (AP) -- The aggressive antibiotic-resistant staph infection responsible for thousands of recent illnesses undermines the body's defenses by causing germ-fighting cells to...

FDA: Tamiflu Patients Need Monitoring Mon, Nov 13, 2006 WASHINGTON (AP) -- More than 100 recent cases of delirium, hallucinations and other unusual psychiatric behavior in Japanese patients treated with Tamiflu should have parents watching for...

Doctors test anti-smoking vaccine Fri, Jul 28, 2006 MADISON, Wis. -- Doctors are testing a radical new way to help smokers quit: a shot that "immunizes" them against the nicotine rush that fuels their addiction. That pleasurable buzz has seduced...

Bird-flu vaccine may be ready by next year Wed, Jul 26, 2006 LONDON (AP) -- A British company reported Wednesday it had achieved the best results ever seen on an experimental human vaccine for bird flu and said mass production might be possible by 2007. A...

12P-flu season Fri, Jun 16, 2006 The following is a script from a News9 broadcast ((ANG)) It was a mild flu season compared to years past... --TAKE VO-- The Centers for Disease Control says the flu bug peaked in early March....

tm-flu season-vo Fri, Jun 16, 2006 The following is a script from a News9 broadcast --TAKE ANIMVO-- ((ED)) The nation's health experts --ED/KEY-- say this year's flu season was a mild one.. compared to years past. --TAKE VO--...

Hispanic agency to give medical tests, information Fri, Jun 16, 2006 The Latino Community Development Agency will provide some medical tests and Spanish-language health information at a health fair June 27. HIV and syphilis testing will be conducted and hepatitis...

Animal expo offers adoptable pets from shelter Thu, Jun 15, 2006 EDMOND - During the Animal Planet Expo this weekend, the Edmond Animal Welfare Center will have booths set up for those interested in adopting animals from the shelter. The shelter will have about...

sr1-tease two-vo Fri, Jun 9, 2006 The following is a script from a News9 broadcast ((ED)) The F-D-A approves the first vaccine for cervical cancer.. Today's top stories are next. --ESS VO-- Plus.. the Endeavor games are underway...

sr1-top stories a-vo Fri, Jun 9, 2006 The following is a script from a News9 broadcast ((ED)) Here's a look at this morning's top stories... --ESS/VO-- The Bureau of Indian Affairs is investigating a fight at an Arapaho powwow near...

tm-top stories a-vo Fri, Jun 9, 2006 The following is a script from a News9 broadcast --ED/TITE-- In this morning's top stories... --OP+ ESS/VO-- The U-S Congress is re-opening its investigation into the Oklahoma City Bombing.....