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NEWS: EDUCATION
1029 Public can now vote for top H1N1 videos [California]--After receiving more than 100 entries to CDPH’s “California Film Festival — Lights, Camera, Save Lives” contest, members of the public are now invited to go online and cast a vote for their favorite. A gold and silver award will be selected. The gold winner will receive a $500 gift card provided by the non-profit California Immunization Coalition, and both the gold and silver winners will have their video aired on television. Californians can vote for their favorite starting today through Thursday November 12 at http://cdphfilmfest.org. “We are thrilled to see so many creative video entries,” said CDPH’s director Dr. Mark Horton. “These videos will help communicate the simple but important methods of flu prevention – wash your hands, cough into your sleeve, stay home when you’re sick, and get vaccinated when it’s available. “As we work together to fight the spread of H1N1, these videos from talented Californians will help us spread the word, not the flu.” Both amateur and professional California residents age 14 and older were invited to create a 15, 30 or 60 second video that will motivate people to take steps that will help prevent the spread of H1N1 and seasonal flu. Participants were required to include one of the four H1N1 flu prevention methods in their video: wash hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, stay home when sick, get vaccinated when available. After the public vote, final winners will be identified by state officials for a special award presentation.
1027 New campaign recruits citizens to
be 'Flu Fighters' [Utah]--The Utah Department of Health (UDOH),
the state’s 12 local health departments, and representatives from the
private health care sector today unveiled a new campaign aimed at limiting
the spread of Pandemic H1N1 influenza. The campaign provides information and
tools Utahns can use to become “Flu Fighters” this fall.
“The key message we hope gets through is that
there are simple, proactive steps
The campaign was developed to give Utahns
critical information in three distinct areas: How to prevent the flu, how to get vaccinated, and what to do if you get sick. Television commercials featuring Utah Governor Gary Herbert and Utah Jazz star Paul Millsap hit the airwaves today. In the commercials, the Governor and Millsap tell Utahns how they’ve become Flu Fighters and encourage others to join the team. The pair will also appear on billboards across the state.
1026 HHS and Sesame Workshop release 13
new flu prevention radio PSAs featuring Governors and Elmo [Washington DC]--Today,
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the
availability of thirteen new 30-second flu radio public service
announcements (PSA). These new radio messages feature 13 of America’s
governors and Elmo from Sesame Street. The messages, which will be promoted
to radio stations across the country, promote key flu prevention messages to
parents and children. Children and young adults continue to be
disproportionately effected by H1N1. According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), more than half of the hospitalizations from
2009 H1N1 flu reported recently were people age 24 and younger. That’s why
HHS has teamed up with Sesame Workshop and other partners to promote
flu prevention PSAs aimed at educating children and their parents about the
importance of getting vaccinated. “Elmo has emerged as one of our best partners in fighting the flu this
year,” said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. “That’s why we are excited for
Elmo to join some of the nation’s governors in promoting important flu
prevention tips. We know that kids are especially vulnerable against H1N1,
and we hope that hearing flu prevention tips from Elmo will help them stay
healthy and flu free.” These new 30-second radio ads are designed for broadcast in states around
the country. All of the new ads are available for download at All of the latest flu PSAs are available on www.flu.gov/psa/. The new radio PSAs include recordings from: Gov. M. Jodi Rell of Connecticut, Gov. Chet Culver of Iowa, Gov. Mark Parkinson of Kansas, Gov. Jennifer Granholm of Michigan, Gov. Jay Nixon of Missouri, Gov. Bev Perdue of North Carolina, Gov. John Hoeven of North Dakota, Gov. Ted Strickland of Ohio, Gov. Brad Henry of Oklahoma, Gov. Ted Kulongoski of Oregon, Gov. Jim Douglas of Vermont, Gov. Chris Gregoire of Washington, and Gov. Dave Freudenthal of Wyoming.
1023 PURPLE shaken baby training
program expands to foster parents [British Columbia]--Foster
parents around the province will be more ready than ever to deal with babies
who are going through a heightened period of crying, said Minister of
Children and Family Development Mary Polak.
1022 H1N1 flu: know when to seek
medical care [South Dakota]--As
the flu season progresses, health officials are reminding South Dakotans
that most normally healthy people who get the flu can recover at home
without a visit to a doctor.
1020 Caring for a flu patient at home [South Dakota]--Health officials say most normally healthy people who get the flu can recover at home but do you know how to care for a flu patient in the home setting?
Stay informed about H1N1 flu at the department’s web site, http://doh.sd.gov/H1N1.
1009 H1N1 HHS and the Ad Council launch
national campaign [Washington DC]--Health and Human Services
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that the Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS) is joining with the Ad Council to launch a series
of national television public service advertisements (PSAs) designed to
encourage Americans to take steps to protect themselves from the 2009 H1N1
flu virus. The ads are designed specifically to reach children, parents,
pregnant women and young adults. A second series of PSAs, aimed at
encouraging high-risk populations to get the H1N1 vaccination, is launching
in late October. Included in the PSAs being released today are new spots
featuring characters from the popular Sesame Street and the winning
spots from the recent 2009 Flu Prevention PSA Contest sponsored by HHS. The Ad Council is distributing the following PSAs nationwide
today and the ads will be supported in airtime donated by television
stations nationwide. The spots will also be available at
“While getting a flu vaccine is the best way for Americans to protect themselves and their families from the flu, as we wait for the H1N1 vaccine to get distributed out into local doctors offices and sites across the country, there are critically important things that Americans can be doing right now to keep their friends and family healthy and safe and to prevent the spread of flu,” said Secretary Sebelius. “These new prevention PSAs will help us get the word out about what to do about the flu. Fighting the flu is a shared responsibility between all of us and we are so grateful to all those who helped create these wonderful new messages. We are hopeful that Americans will spread these new PSAs virally and use to them to help stop the spread of H1N1 and seasonal flu. ” The H1N1 flu virus is contagious and spreads person-to-person the same way that seasonal influenza does. The virus has quickly spread worldwide and in June 2009 the World Health Organization declared a global H1N1 flu pandemic. After a summer of elevated influenza activity levels, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded as many flu cases in September as it does when flu season normally peaks later in the fall and winter. Children, young adults under 25, pregnant women and adults 25-64 with underlying health conditions, like asthma, are more susceptible to falling ill to the H1N1 flu and are at higher risk for serious medical complications, including hospitalization and death. To date millions of Americans have gotten the H1N1 flu virus and more than 600 have died since the spring from H1N1 flu-related complications; including children and pregnant women. The new PSAs focus on the importance of providing Americans with accurate information on the simple steps they can take to help prevent the flu. The PSAs encourage audiences to visit www.flu.gov to get more information on how to stay healthy. “Since the outbreak of the H1N1 flu, many Americans have expressed concern about how they can protect themselves from being infected,” said Peggy Conlon, president and CEO of the Ad Council. “We are proud to continue our longstanding partnership with HHS for these critical PSAs that will educate Americans about steps they can take to stay healthy.” The Ad Council has been partnering with HHS to develop PSA campaigns that address critical health issues since the 1950s. Their successful collaborations have included public service messages about the polio epidemic, drug abuse and, more recently, obesity prevention.
1009 H1N1 HHS unveils new features on
Flu. gov [Washington DC]--HHS
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today unveiled several new resources on the
federal government’s one-stop resource for flu information --
www.flu.gov. The Web site now
features a new H1N1 Flu Self-Evaluation guide for adults 18
and older along with a new Flu Myths and Facts section, which
provides the public with the latest and most accurate information about the
flu. “Flu.gov is a one-stop clearinghouse for the latest news about the
flu,” said Secretary Sebelius. “These new resources on flu.gov will help
individuals get critical information on how to protect themselves and their
families from the H1N1 virus. They will also help us to get accurate
information out into the public realm so people know what the facts are
about the flu.” The new Flu Myths and Facts section on The H1N1 Flu Self-Evaluation guide on flu.gov will give individuals 18 and older more information about what they can do to take care of themselves, prevent the spread of the flu to other members of their families, and identify the warning signs of more serious flu symptoms -- symptoms that require the attention of a medical professional. The information in the H1N1 Flu Self-Evaluation guide is designed for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. It does not capture identifiable information in any manner and is completely anonymous. Organizations providing public health education, blogs, and members of the media can add it to their Web sites. “One way that we can help relieve some of the burden on the states and local providers this flu season is by helping people understand what the warning signs are when it comes to the flu,” said Secretary Sebelius. “In addition to the Self-Evaluation guide, we have also created some handy one-page information sheets called Flu Essentials that people can share with family, friends and neighbors.”
1009 H1N1 New guide available for
community and faith-based organizations working to help Americans stay
healthy [Washington DC]--Officials from the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS) and the White House Office for Faith-based
and Neighborhood Partnerships began distributing a new flu-response guide
for community and faith-based organizations this week in an effort to reach
out and educate Americans about the dangers of the new H1N1 and seasonal
flu, and to reach populations who may not have access to this public health
information in other ways. The document, entitled H1N1 Flu: A Guide
for Community and Faith-Based Organizations, provides information about
2009 H1N1 flu and current response activities that are relevant to
communities. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Director of the White House Office
for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Joshua DuBois unveiled the new
brochure to community and faith leaders from all 50 states in a conference
call last week. “All of you on this call are in a special position of trust,” Secretary
Sebelius told the community and faith leaders. “It’s so important that you
reach out to the people you minister to each and every day to let them know
what they need to do to stay healthy this flu season. At this point, early
in the season, we believe our efforts to fight the flu are on track. We’re
monitoring this virus closely across the country, and we’re reaching out to
state and local government officials, health departments, and all the way
down to communities and families to make sure everyone recognizes this flu
and has the information they need to take preventive measures now.” “We are very pleased to release this guide for community and faith-based
organizations,” said Joshua DuBois. “Community and faith leaders have the
ability to communicate information to community members effectively and they
can help spread the word about how people can stay healthy this flu
season.” The Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives at the Department of
Homeland Security is also helping to distribute the guide to community and
faith-based organizations. “Community and faith-based organizations have a special role to play in
preventing the spread of H1N1 and educating the public,” said Homeland
Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. “They are often the very first resource
that members of a community seek out in times of need, and are uniquely
positioned in communities to provide information and offer help and
services.” The new guide, which is available for download at
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Headlines link directly to articles: 1029 Public can now vote for top H1N1 videos [California] 1027 New campaign recruits citizens to be 'Flu Fighters' [Utah] 1023 PURPLE shaken baby training program expands to foster parents [British Columbia] 1022 H1N1 flu: know when to seek medical care [South Dakota] 1020 Caring for a flu patient at home [South Dakota] 1009 H1N1 HHS and the Ad Council launch national campaign [Washington DC] 1009 H1N1 HHS unveils new features on Flu. gov [Washington DC] |
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