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2009 Flu Prevention PSA Contest

Create a 15, 30, or 60 second video Public Service Announcement (PSA) that will inform and motivate people to take steps that will help prevent the spread of the flu. Make your video fun, smart, and entertaining.

To Enter
There are two (2) steps that need to be taken to enter this contest.

1. Produced video should be posted to YouTube as a video response to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’ call for contest entries. You will need to have a YouTube account in order to do this. For more information on how to post a video response, go to this YouTube help page.
2. You also need to be sure to fill out and submit this online form.

Timing

Contest opens July 9, 2009.
Deadline for submissions: 11:59pm EDT, August 17, 2009

Resources
The federal flu Web site, www.flu.gov, is filled with information about protecting yourself and preventing the spread of the flu.  These pages in particular may provide ideas:

• Cover Your Cough
• CDC Says “Take 3” Steps to Fight the Flu
• Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs
• Health & Safety
• 10 Things You Can Do to Prevent Flu
• Prevent the Spread of Colds and Flu
• 4 Great Ways to Fight Flu (PDF)