HHS, Ad Council continue to advocate H1N1 vaccination

WASHINGTON Even as reports in the past two weeks suggest that H1N1 incidence is ramping down, the government still is advocating inoculation with an H1N1 vaccine.

On Monday, the Department of Health and Human Services joined with the Ad Council to launch a new nationwide public service advertising campaign called “Together We Can All Fight the Flu.”

“Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and your family against the H1N1 flu virus,” stated HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. “Fighting the flu is a shared responsibility, and it is up to all of us to help prevent the spread of the flu in your community.”

The campaign features television, radio, online banner and outdoor public service advertisements that encourage Americans to get vaccinated against the 2009 H1N1 flu virus.