October 31 - November 6 |
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Choose You Over the Flu: Families Fighting Flu released a new national PSA (60-sec), reminding families about the seriousness of the flu, and the importance of taking preventative measures this and every influenza season. Luke Duvall, a healthy teenager and high school football player, nearly lost his life to the influenza in 2009. He is sharing his story so that others can learn why flu prevention is critical. |
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November 7-13 |
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Real Life Disease Detectives: In this short video, Dr. Dan Jernigan describes his work at CDC. He is a senior medical officer in the CDC Influenza Division. Additionally, he has led disease investigation teams for national and international responses including bioterrorism-related anthrax, the emergence of West Nile virus, SARS, the 2009 H1N1 pandemic influenza. |
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November 14-20 |
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Alabama Secretary of State's Personal Appeal for Flu Vaccinations: In this broadcast news video from WSFA 12 News (AL), Alabama Secretary of State Beth Chapman talks about her husband James, who died from a respiratory disease this past April. He developed ARDS after he contracted influenza. Now Chapman is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated before it's too late. |
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November 21-27 |
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Shot@Life: This short video from the United Nations Foundation promotes a fundraising effort to protect children worldwide by providing life-saving vaccines where they are most needed. Be a child's shot at life! |
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