by Medwatch 7 | Mar 10, 2025 | Children's Health
25 years ago, officials in the United States considered measles eliminated from the country, but that is no longer the case. The CDC reports in the first two months of the year, there have been 164 confirmed cases. “I remember thinking, ‘I’ll never, ever have to think...
by Medwatch 7 | Aug 7, 2020 | Medwatch 7, Children's Health
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. So, we talked with Dana Hulbert, who is a pediatric nurse practitioner at Lawton Community Health Center Midtown, to find out why she thinks vaccinations are important. “Childhood illnesses have been pandemics at...
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 | Aug 11, 2016 | Uncategorized, Medwatch 7
MedWatch- Vaccinations protect your child and community from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO) – With the start of the school year, parents are getting their children’s vaccinations up to date. Whether children are newborns or school aged,...
