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Flu strains, deaths start to overlap in Oklahoma

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Swine flu activity in Oklahoma is beginning to lessen at the same time the state has had its first death from seasonal flu.
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Integris opens $100M cancer center in Oklahoma City

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The Integris Cancer Institute of Oklahoma opened Wednesday as a $100 million center bringing together experts in research, care, prevention and treatment.
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Flu strains, deaths start to overlap in Oklahoma 11 hr ago | Add a comment Swine flu activity in Oklahoma is beginning to lessen at the same time the state has had its first death from seasonal flu. An Oklahoma County woman is the first to die this year from seasonal flu,...

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