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Elmo Takes On Swine Flu

Feds, Sesame Street produce spots on hygiene

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 1, 2009 3:05 PM CDT

(Newser) – The fuzzy residents of Sesame Street are teaming up with the federal government to school kids on the dangers of swine flu and how to prevent it, the Washington Post reports. Elmo and human pal Gordon have taped PSAs that instruct children to be sure to wash their hands and sneeze into their arms during flu season. Health officials are bracing for a big jump in cases with school back in session.

Elmo.
Elmo.   (AP Photo)
Characters of the children's television show Sesame Street.
Characters of the children's television show Sesame Street.   (AP Photo)
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The Sesame Street PSA.   (YouTube)

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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

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COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 3 comments
cognitivefilter
Sep 3, 2009 12:47 PM CDT
well, IS it the government's job?
2-bits
Sep 1, 2009 8:19 AM CDT
You live in a colorful world, don't you?
DontLikeYou___
Sep 1, 2009 8:08 AM CDT
Big brother knows no boundaries... even hiring Sesame Street characters to indoctrinate our children.
 

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