by Scott Hensley

12:17 pm

September 1, 2009

 

Elmo is on the swine flu case and soon you won't be able to escape him.

The Sesame Street Muppet and his human pal Gordon, played by Roscoe Orman, star in some public service announcements to help kids and adults alike deal with the flu.

Elmo is always lots of fun. And Gordon, as his show bio says, "gives good advice." So what do they have to say about stopping the flu bug? Cough into the bend of your arm and be diligent about washing your hands.

You'll probably see these ads a gazillion times in the next few months. But if you can't wait, check out one of them below.

 

You can see more of the video at www.flu.gov

While you're at it, check out the PSAs that are finalists in a government contest to get the word out about flu.

Here's one that's decidedly darker than the Sesame Street fare.

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