Obama Urges Common Sense In Fighting Swine Flu

Published Sept. 1, 2009 at 9:00 p.m.

Until the first several million doses of swine flu vaccine are available in at least a month, President Obama is urging Americans to take precautions that might help slow the spread of H1N1.

Wash your hands frequently. Sneeze and cough into your shirtsleeves. Stay home if you or your kids get infected by H1N1.

“Every American has a role to play in responding to this virus. We need state and local governments on the front lines to make antiviral medications and vaccines available, and be ready to take whatever steps are necessary to support the health care system,” Obama said today in the Rose Garden after being briefed on the federal effort to try to contain swine flu.

“We need hospitals and health care providers to continue preparing for an increased patient load, and to take steps to protect health care workers. We need families and businesses to ensure that they have plans in place if a family member, a child, or a co-worker contracts the flu and needs to stay home,” Obama added.

Obama is getting some help spreading the word from Sesame Street’s lovable Muppet Elmo:

- Ken Bazinet




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