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Outbreak of measles grows in Oklahoma and the U.S.

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As of last Friday, three more cases of measles have been identified in Okmulgee County. No new cases of measles have been identified in any counties outside of Okmulgee County. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) and the Okmulgee County Health Department said all three cases are close contacts of the initial case announced…

Oklahoma’s first case of measles is treated in Glenpool

Tulsa Beacon

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) and the Okmulgee County Health Department are investigating a confirmed case of measles in Okmulgee County. This is the first confirmed case of measles in Oklahoma since May 2018.  As of January 1, there have been at least 839 cases of measles reported in the United States from…

National measles epidemic could spread to Oklahoma

Tulsa Beacon

Oklahoma has not experienced any confirmed cases of measles in 2019, but with numerous cases in surrounding states and across the nation, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is encouraging families to review their immunization records, and plan ahead in case you need to get vaccinated before upcoming international travel. Although measles was declared…

Oklahoma flu cases keep rising

Tulsa Beacon

From January 30 to February 5, Oklahoma health officials reported 118 confirmed cases of the flu in the state. One death was recorded in that time period. There have been 24 deaths attributed to the flu statewide since September 1. The number of hospitalizations from September 1 to February 5  is 556. In Tulsa County,…

Free pet vaccination day rescheduled

Tulsa Beacon

The free pet vaccination clinic that had been scheduled for Saturday, December 8, has been rescheduled for January 12 at Hicks Park, 3443 S. Mingo Road. Free vaccinations will be available for dogs and cats from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. Free vaccines will include rabies, DAPP2 and FVRCP. Also available…

More parents seek exemptions from mandatory vaccinations

Tulsa Beacon

According to results of the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Kindergarten Survey, vaccination coverage for those entering school remains high. The survey encompasses millions of children across the United States. Oklahoma is following the national trend of a slight increase in the number of parents seeking exemptions from immunizations for their children….