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How new pneumonia vaccine guidelines change booster recommendations for adults

Tuesday, January 20 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY - Here in Oklahoma, Dr. Lacy Anderson is explaining what this could mean for you and your family. Anderson says pneumonia vaccine boosters aren’t always needed, but rather, it depends on your age and previous vaccinations. “For most adults 50 years and older, a single pneumonia vaccine may cover you,” Anderson said. “But for adults... Read More.

Domestic Violence Homicides Spike in Oklahoma, Fatality Review Board Releases Annual Recommendations

Friday, February 21 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 20, 2025) – Oklahoma saw more domestic violence homicides in 2023 than any year on record, according to the annual report recently released by the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board. Domestic homicide numbers spiked 16 percent from the previous year with a total of 122 victims in 2023. The board, which... Read More.

Drummond Pushes Back Against Biden-Harris Dietary Recommendations

Wednesday, February 12 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is pushing back against dietary recommendations made by a Biden-Harris Administration advisory committee to move meat, poultry and eggs to last on the list of recommended protein sources. In a letter sent Monday to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture,... Read More.