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flag Oklahoma sees H3N2 flu surge, 9 deaths, and shelter challenges.

flag The number of H3N2 flu cases in Oklahoma is rising quickly; infections are doubling every week, and 90% of cases are now caused by this strain. flag Since September, nine deaths from the flu have been documented, two of which occurred in December. flag Health officials strongly advise vaccination as the best prevention and caution that antiviral treatments are most effective when initiated within 24 hours of symptoms. flag Tulsa Animal Services' save rate has increased to almost 80%, but it still has to deal with an increasing number of animals—nearly 9,000 this year. flag As the shelter gets ready to open a larger facility, activist Kirsten Junco is calling for a new review procedure prior to euthanasia to guarantee humane treatment, citing staff stress and communication issues.

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