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Home - OMRF News - Archives for immunology

immunology

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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Oklahoma among the worst spots for fall allergy sufferers

October 25, 2017

Why is Oklahoma so bad for allergies compared to other states?

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Cold or flu? Early signs can help determine when to see your doctor

February 1, 2017

Early on the infections share many overlapping symptoms.

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OMRF announces new scientific leaders

November 11, 2016

Rodger McEver and Lijun Xia will be taking on new positions in early 2017.

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Eisai, OMRF enter autoimmune disease research collaboration

October 27, 2016

The project is focused on lupus, which affects up to 1.5 million Americans.

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Springtime allergies: Annoying but largely harmless

April 15, 2016

We know the culprits of springtime allergies, but what’s the root cause?

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