Many people have been somewhat . . . skeptical about the H1N1 pandemic. People have dismissed it on various grounds, ranging from conspiracy-mongering to the statistically illiteracy to more justified skepticism toward media hype. There have even been reports of flu parties, an idea that seems flatly insane.
If only there were a voice capable of cutting through the hype and flu-fatigue. An unbiased, dependably empirical-minded team of researchers, say. Like the MythBusters! The MythBusters would be great:
The PSA is timed to coincide with a new website, developed in conjunction with HowStuffWorks.com and Discovery Education, that will provide accurate, accessible information about H1N1 and best practices for its prevention. (Although MythBusters has their site up, the site for parents and educators isn't ready yet. The CDC's website offering guidance for schools has lots of information, though, and it's pretty accessible.
Let's be healthy out there this flu season! Wash your hands, cough into your sleeve, consider getting the vaccine, and, most important, if you're sick, stay home.
