Main Idea: The u.s goverment is worried that thousands of people will fall ill with H1N1 virus before a new vaccine is avaliable in October. A campaign to urge Americans to get vaccinated for bothe seasonal and H1N1 flu is in work.
Authors purpose: The authors purpose is to inform the public of the health risks and the steps being taken to prevent further illness.
Details: -Americans are being urged to take action to slow the spreading of the disease
- An emphasis on washing hands and sneezing/coughing in the bend of your arm is being asked of students.
- 25,000 students were sent home due to flu symptoms in just the first week of school.
- Administration is being cautious to not mislead the public like they did
with the victims of hurricane Katrina
Summary: Health officials are afraid thousands of people will become ill with the H1N1 virus before a new vaccination is available. Officials are pleading for all schools to stay open, but also that students take extra precautions. The administration is trying to get the urgency of good hygiene across by appealing to the different age groups using mass media products. Health officials are doing their best not to make the public worry unless its completely necessary.
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