Pushing the Americans to get on the swine flu vaccines that Obama Administration panel on Monday released new television and radio advertising to tackle diseases that millions already infected.
The public service ads aimed at children and their parents, young people and those in high-risk groups such as persons with asthma. The notices in English and in Spanish come as a mild shortage of vaccine, another 10 million doses are expected this week. The messages also change from earlier efforts to teach Americans how to avoid the spread of the disease, also known as H1N1.
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius had promulgated a new ad Monday.
"Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect themselves and your family against the H1N1 flu virus," Sebelius said. The "Anti-flu common responsibility, and it is up to us to help prevent the spread of flu in your community."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 22 million people infected with swine flu and 3900 deaths. The line included 98,000 government-swine flu-related hospitalization.
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