Cameron University hosts COVID-19 forum
Cameron University hosts COVID-19 forum By Caitlin Williams | March 11, 2021 at 10:27 PM CST - Updated March 11 at 10:27 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (TNN) - A forum focused on Covid-19 took place at Cameron University Thursday.
Several panelists gathered this afternoon to talk about the virus’s impact.
Panelists included Lawton Mayor Stan Booker, Brandie Combs with the Oklahoma State Department of Health and Jay Johnson with Duncan Regional Hospital.
They talked about how non-profits, schools, and businesses have been affected along with the latest on the vaccine.
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Duncan Regional patient benefitting from antibody infusions
Duncan Regional patient benefitting from antibody infusions By Dallas Payeton | February 9, 2021 at 6:27 PM CST - Updated February 9 at 6:27 PM
DUNCAN, Okla. (TNN) - Duncan Regional Hospital is pushing out COVID-19 antibody infusions to those fighting the virus.
The infusion boosts the immune system and attacks the active virus. It helps decrease symptoms and reduces the chance of hospitalization. It’s a process that can take any where between two to three hours to complete.
Sheila Crissman tested positive for the Coronavirus just last month.
She dealt with nausea, body aches, headaches, and coughing.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends children 6 months or older receive a flu vaccine every year in the fall, usually by the end of October. There are situations where children may need two doses for the best protection. But do not worry; getting the vaccine later is better than not getting it at all. Flu season can last well into spring. So, if flu viruses are still circulating, it is never too late to be vaccinated.