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    Keep up the gloves: flu fight's not over

    New data released Friday puts this year's flu season in perspective, and it's not pretty.

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      Can we blame weather patterns for flu?

      A great deal of accumulating research points a feverish finger at long-term weather patterns influencing both the timing and severity of flu season.

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        Gyms ramp up cleaning during flu season

        You can't escape germs in public places like the gym, but in the middle of flu season, you can protect yourself.       

      • Vaccine Finder Around Tulsa
      Click on map to get addresses and phone numbers of locations. Call ahead to make sure vaccine is available.

      • More on Flu Season
      Muskogee County school in Porum closing Friday for flu, stomach illnesses

      Porum Public Schools administrators made the decision after receiving numerous reports of flu and stomach-related illnesses.

      Flu forces Westville School District to close its doors; will re-open Tuesday

      An Adair County school district is shutting down classes for the rest of the week after an outbreak of flu in the area.

      Muskogee health service providers hold free flu shot clinic at Arrowhead Mall

      The vaccinations are available at Arrowhead Mall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until they run out of shots.

      Area businesses fight flu with prevention measures

      Area businesses are fighting the flu bug.

      Tulsa Health Department extending clinic hours amid flu season

      In an effort to distribute more of the year's valuable flu vaccine, the Tulsa Health Department is extending their clinic hours.

      Flu dangers: Tips on smartphone cleaning

      Rarely washed, frequently shared and constantly touching your mouth, your iPhone could be spreading the flu virus, public health experts say. But don’t be so

      Day care centers guard against the flu

      Area day cares centers are doing their part to make sure kids stay healthy and flu free.

      • Weekly U.S. Flu Trends

      Weekly State Flu Reports


      1. OK hospitalizations, deaths

        OK hospitalizations, deaths

        How many hospitalizations and deaths have been attributed to the flu? This list is updated every Thursday at 10 a.m.

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        Helpful Flu Tips, Advice


        1. Flu tops scary health-risks, get a shot

          Flu tops scary health-risks, get a shot

          If you had the chance to ask the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention what keeps him up at night, you might expect to hear a made-for-Hollywood litany of horrors.

          • Facebook app tracks who gave you the flu

            Facebook app tracks who gave you the flu

            It’s that time of year for sneezing, sniffling and coughing, and a new Facebook application may help you track down who is spreading the flu bug.

            • 6 things NOT to touch to avoid the flu

              6 things NOT to touch to avoid the flu

              The flu is spreading across Oklahoma and the rest of the country this year so here's some advice on how you can try to avoid getting sick.

              • Foods to help fight flu

                Foods to help fight flu

                It's flu season, and if you want to stay healthy there are some foods that are packed with antioxidants and vitamins that will help you out.

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