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Home - OMRF News - Archives for 2018

2018

What to expect this flu season

September 26, 2018

The most recent flu season was one of the worst in decades. What can we expect for the 2018-19 flu season?

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OMRF to host estate-planning seminars on Sept. 18, 19

September 4, 2018

The two-day event is scheduled for Sept. 18 in Oklahoma City and Sept. 19 in Tulsa.

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Debugging: How to avoid insect-borne diseases

May 22, 2018

The CDC reports that the number of Americans infected by insect-borne illnesses has more than tripled since 2004.

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Protecting moms from autoimmune disease

May 10, 2018

While we celebrate mothers this weekend, scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation are working constantly to protect them.

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New shingles vaccine is a must

May 7, 2018

Thanks to the development of a new vaccine, you may be able to completely avoid shingles for good.

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Spring allergies take toll on Oklahomans

April 25, 2018

Oklahoma City and Tulsa again placed among the worst cities in America for springtime allergies.

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