Flu – Ponca City Now

Committee bans thimerosal in flu vaccines, aligning with Trump health initiative

Tuesday, July 8 by TNND

(TNND) — In a significant development for President Trump's Make America Healthy Again initiative, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has voted to eliminate the use of the controversial neurotoxin thimerosal from vaccines.The committee's decision, passed with a 5-1 vote, restricts flu vaccines to those free of thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound that has been... Read More.

Hospitalizations Trending Down After Oklahoma Sees Historic High in Flu Cases

Friday, February 21 by News 9

Flu hospitalizations in Oklahoma are trending down after reaching a historic high earlier this month, the Hudson College of Public Health reported on Thursday.“I think we've had a historically high number of influenza cases this year. Two weeks ago, we had almost 1000 Oklahomans in the hospital with influenza, and I just haven't seen rates... Read More.

OSDH Encouraging Oklahomans to Get Their Flu Shots

Tuesday, October 24 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY – With respiratory season approaching, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is encouraging individuals to help prevent illness by getting their flu shot. Influenza, also known as the flu, is caused by a virus that affects the nose, throat, airways and lungs. The flu typically circulates in the United States from the beginning... Read More.

Flu Hitting Some Oklahoma Schools Hard. COVID & RSV Also Big Concerns.

Thursday, December 8 by Lyman James

Flu season is always difficult. But this year, experts worry that we may face a particularly brutal season. Medical sources are saying that we should be taking the triple threat of flu, COVID and RSV seriously. Officials are acknowledging the early and significant impact of the flu and the threats posed by the others. ... Read More.

Flu and COVID-19 shots available at the Kay County Health Department

Monday, November 29 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department announced that with it being flu season, are taking walk-Ins for both flu and COVID-19 shots. They also offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11.The Kay County Health Department at 433 Fairview in Ponca City is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call... Read More.

OSDH encouraging Oklahomans to receive the flu shot

Wednesday, October 20 by Lyman James

THE FOLLOWING IS DIRECTLY FROM THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) encourages all Oklahomans to get the flu shot as soon as they are able this flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states COVID-19 vaccines may be administered without regard to... Read More.

Kay County Health Department Offering Flu Vaccine Drive Thru Event

Thursday, October 8 by Lyman James

Kay County Health Department will offer a drive-thru flu shot event for individuals ages 12 and up. This event is by appointment only, on Friday, October 16th as part of the “Say Boo to the Flu” campaign. The event will be held at the Ponca City RecPlex located at 1604 W Grand Avenue in... Read More.