Elmo Joins The Fight Against H1N1
September 2, 2009 by pam
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Studies show that H1N1 has been slightly more fatal than ordinary flu. But both can be avoided by following the same preventive measures. We all know that prevention is better than cure, so it’s really great to be reminded from time to time about the many ways we can avoid swine flu.
Children especially are most at risk from the H1N1 virus. With schools starting again and the weather getting colder, we need to do our best to spread the important message of good hygiene, instead of the virus.
The federal government is reintroducing a powerful weapon in the fight against the H1N1 flu virus: Elmo.
The popular Sesame Street character will be featured in a series of public service advertisements meant to encourage better hygiene among young children, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday.
In the ads, Elmo teams up with Gordon, another Sesame Street veteran, to stress the importance of basic healthy habits such as frequent hand washing, sneezing into the bend of your arm, and not touching your mouth, nose, and eyes.
“We are thrilled to partner with Elmo, Gordon, and Sesame Workshop again to emphasize the steps kids and their parents can take to stay happy and healthy this school year,” Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said in a statement.
Watch this video that will show you the partnership in action.
Read the whole report here.
Image by Chrissy Downunder.
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