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Flu, pneumonia & allergies: Is it a cold or is it allergies? Either one can start small and grow quickly into a major health problem. Being prepared, or knowing what to do when flu and allergy seasons arrive can help avoid danger. Because the flu often leads to pneumonia, there are many resources here that are relevant for all three diseases.

Faith stronger than fear of flu for 2 Oklahomans

Life | Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | Comments Comment on this article0

Two Oklahomans are among thousands of Muslims journeying to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for Hajj, despite global H1N1 concerns.

Flu strains, deaths start to overlap in Oklahoma

News | Fri, Nov 20, 2009 | Comments Comment on this article5

Swine flu activity in Oklahoma is beginning to lessen at the same time the state has had its first death from seasonal flu.
Ongoing coverage of swine flu

H1N1 vaccination may be available in Norman

News | Tue, Nov 17, 2009 | Comments Comment on this article1

NORMAN — A Cleveland County health official said the county has enough swine flu vaccinations for everyone in the county considered in the high-risk population, and she hopes it soon will be available for everyone else.
Ongoing coverage of swine flu

Bacteria known as 'SUPERBUGS' aren't susceptible to antibiotics

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists said they are one step closer to finding a defense against dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria, sometimes called "superbugs." OMRF researchers Philip Silverman and Margaret Clarke said they captured the first visual evidence of how some bacteria spread in hospitals and throughout the general population. Their study will be published in the today's edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.



Swine Flu -- AP Interactive

The federal government originally promised 120 million doses of swine flu vaccine by now. Only 13 million have come through. This interactive about swine flu has been UPDATED with an explanation of flu vaccine production.

Flu, Pneumonia & Allergy Articles

4 pilgrims die of H1N1 before reaching Mecca Today at 12:00 AM | Comments Comment on this article0 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi health officials announced the first deaths from swine flu, or H1N1, during this year’s annual pilgrimage to Mecca, as four pilgrims succumbed to the...
Jail price, vaccines, teeth make metro news Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments Comment on this article0 Here’s a recap of the week in metro news. • Crime. A man with big, fake front teeth robs a bank Monday in Warr Acres. He apparently doesn’t own a ski mask. • Sports. Doctors...
Norway flu cases studied Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments Comment on this article0 GENEVA — The World Health Organization said Friday it is investigating samples of variant swine flu linked to two deaths and one severe case in Norway, but that so far the significance of the...
Tamiflu-resistant virus reported in North Carolina Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments Comment on this article0 ATLANTA — Four North Carolina patients at a single hospital tested positive for a type of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu, health officials said Friday. The cases reported at Duke...
Faith stronger than fear of flu for 2 Oklahomans Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments Comment on this article0 Two Oklahomans are among thousands of Muslims journeying to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for Hajj, despite global H1N1 concerns. Huda Salous and Samir Hulseberg, both of Oklahoma City, said fear of getting...
Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cluster reported in North Carolina Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments Comment on this article0 ATLANTA (AP) — Four North Carolina patients at a single hospital tested positive for a type of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu, health officials said Friday. The cases reported at Duke...
Flu strains, deaths start to overlap in Oklahoma Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments Comment on this article0 Swine flu activity in Oklahoma is beginning to lessen at the same time the state has had its first death from seasonal flu. An Oklahoma County woman is the first to die this year from seasonal flu,...
Oklahoma City health agency plans 12 swine flu clinic days Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM | Comments Comment on this article0 The Oklahoma City-County Health Department will hold 12 clinics for swine flu vaccinations over the next four weeks. The free immunizations now are available to all Oklahomans, but some clinics are...

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