by Medwatch 7 | Oct 19, 2021 | Medwatch 7, Flu Season, Holidays
Doctors say now is the time to get your flu shot as flu season is here. While it’s already started, it’s most prevalent from November through May. According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, as of Oct. 20th, 25 people have been hospitalized with the flu...
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 2, 2020 | Medwatch 7, Flu Season
The coronavirus has killed hundreds of people in China and spread to multiple countries, including the United States. But what is the coronavirus, and how worried about it should you be? Meagan Garibay, an infection preventionist at Comanche County Memorial Hospital,...
by Medwatch 7 | Nov 26, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Flu Season
Flu season is in full force, and health officials are concerned that too many people are refusing to get vaccinated. Flu season lasts from October to May, and doctors want people to know that getting vaccinated should be a priority. “I’m concerned that a lot of people...
by Medwatch 7 | Oct 6, 2019 | Medwatch 7, Flu Season
Flu season is upon us, and it’s time to go get your flu shot. The best prevention for getting the flu, is getting the flu vaccine. “That’s the number one thing that we recommend for all age groups 6 months and older,” said infection preventionist Meagan Garibay....
by Medwatch 7 | Jan 24, 2018 | Flu Season, Medwatch 7
MedWatch- Preventing the spread of flu from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- The flu is widespread across the nation, but especially in Oklahoma. We’ve seen schools all over our area closing to help prevent the spread. Doctors fear people...
