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Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist Wendy Melillo authors the first book to explore the history of the Ad Council and the campaigns that brought public service announcements to the nation through the mass media.
How McGruff and the Crying Indian Changed America: A History of Iconic Ad Council Campaigns details how public service advertising campaigns became part of our national conversation and changed us as a society.
...4) Fighting Flu
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Hollywood actor, Wes Studi of Dances with Wolves and Avatar, discusses how flu poses a higher risk to the Native American and Native Alaskan populations, and the importance of getting a flu shot. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
5) HIV/AIDS 101
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This clip features new technologies and cutting edge graphics to convey the most important messages that everyone needs to know about HIV and its prevention. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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We all by now that binge drinking can lead to deadly car accidents, but some of the other outcomes are just as horrific. From unintended pregnancies and STDs, to injuries due to violence, binge drinking impacts communities on many levels. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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This clip explores carbon monoxide poisoning which leads to nearly 500 deaths and as many as 20,000 emergency room visits each year. Exposure to this odorless, colorless gas occurs primarily from poorly maintained heating systems or gas powered devices. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
11) A Need to Know
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HIV and AIDS still pose a major threat to African-American men who engage in high risk behavior. These men need to know if they are HIV-positive to benefit from life-saving therapies and avoid infecting others. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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Dr. Joe Bresee offers suggestions for what to do when you have the flu. In a play on the old saying, "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning." Dr. Bresee explains that taking three may save your life. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
14) Be Brave
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Gynecologic cancer survivor Jenny Allen urges women to see a doctor if they have symptoms that last longer that two weeks. She explains how her symptoms led to a diagnosis of uterine and ovarian cancers and her treatment. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
15) Inside Knowledge
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This clip explains the symptoms related to the five main gynecologic cancers: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar. Women are advised to learn what is normal for them and see a doctor if they think something is wrong. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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Golden-Globe and Academy Award-nominated actor and musician Terrance Howard urges Americans to be screened for colorectal cancer. Mr. Howard relates his personal experience of losing his mother to colon cancer. This clip is audio only. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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This public service announcement for Let's Stop HIV Together features the stories of twenty-two individuals living with HIV and the steps they are taking to encourage others in the fight against HIV. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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Early recognition of developmental disabilities can lead to a timely diagnosis. Disabilities such as autism can be detected by parents and caregivers by monitoring how children play, learn, speak, and act. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
19) Go with the Flow
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Every dollar spent on water fluoridation saves nearly thirty-eight dollars in dental costs. This clip explains how fluoridation delivered through the water supply protects teeth as they form in young children and throughout life. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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While bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics, viral infections were left to just run their course. However, there are prescription drugs that can be used as treatment for the influenza, or flu virus. These drugs are an important tool against the flu, especially for those who are at higher risk of developing severe illnesses due to the flu. A Production of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).