Oklahoma health leaders say respiratory illnesses are on the rise
Health leaders say respiratory illnesses are on the rise in Oklahoma
The rise comes as doctors say Oklahoma hasn’t hit the peak flu season, which is in January
Health experts say the number of cases of RSV, influenza and COVID-19 and the amount of hospitalizations are on the rise in Oklahoma.| MORE | Oklahoma doctors report dramatic rise in RSV cases among children, older adultsThe rise comes as doctors say Oklahoma hasn’t hit the peak flu season, which is in January. Dr. Dale Bratzler, with OU Health, spoke with Tulsa-area television station Fox 23 about how to stay protected.”Making sure you’ve gotten all of the updated vaccines,” Bratzler said. “For people 60 and older, we have a vaccine for RSV now. More adults die from RSV than kids.”>> Download the KOCO 5 AppBratzler also recommends having the updated COVID-19 vaccine as well as the annual flu shot.Top Headlines Holiday Round-Up: Tacky gifts, odd snowmen and more retro finds Police investigate cause of crash that killed one, injured another in OKC metro Pawnee Bill Ranch welcomes longhorn calf named Joy on Christmas Day ‘Representation is very important’: OKC restaurant hosts Santa Blair to meet kids in community Oklahoma City offers residents different option to dispose of Christmas trees
Health experts say the number of cases of RSV, influenza and COVID-19 and the amount of hospitalizations are on the rise in Oklahoma.
| MORE | Oklahoma doctors report dramatic rise in RSV cases among children, older adults
The rise comes as doctors say Oklahoma hasn’t hit the peak flu season, which is in January. Dr. Dale Bratzler, with OU Health, spoke with Tulsa-area television station Fox 23 about how to stay protected.
“Making sure you’ve gotten all of the updated vaccines,” Bratzler said. “For people 60 and older, we have a vaccine for RSV now. More adults die from RSV than kids.”
Bratzler also recommends having the updated COVID-19 vaccine as well as the annual flu shot.
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