"Sid the Science Kid" Special Episode Promotes Flu Prevention Awareness Among Children

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The U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the Jim Henson Company, have created a special episode of the popular PBS KIDS show "Sid the Science Kid" to educate children about the science behind flu vaccinations. The episode, which premieres on October 26, 2009, features Sid exploring the science behind flu vaccinations and showcasing how vaccines work to prevent the spread of the flu. The episode aims to provide children with a better understanding of why they need to get vaccinated and how they can help prevent the spread of the flu.

Key Takeaways:

  • The U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services collaborated with the Jim Henson Company to create a special episode of "Sid the Science Kid" focused on flu prevention awareness.
  • The episode features Sid explaining how vaccines work and showcasing how they can help prevent the spread of the flu.
  • Secretary Kathleen Sebelius stated that Sid will be a great messenger in promoting flu prevention awareness among children.
  • Secretary Arne Duncan emphasized the importance of keeping children safe, healthy, and learning during flu season.
  • Lisa Henson, CEO of the Jim Henson Company, highlighted the importance of helping kids understand why they need to get vaccinated.
  • The episode will premiere on PBS on October 26, 2009, with subsequent airings through December.
  • Online games and resources about vaccination will be available at PBSKIDS.org/sid.
  • The government-wide one-stop Web site for information about the flu is www.flu.gov, which provides information on vaccine location, early warning signs of the flu, and self-evaluation tools.

Statistics:

  • The episode will be available on PBS from October 26, 2009, to December 2009.
  • The government worldwide one-stop Web site for information about the flu (www.flu.gov) will provide information on vaccine location, early warning signs of the flu, and self-evaluation tools.
  • The Jim Henson Company's special episode of "Sid the Science Kid" aims to promote flu prevention awareness among millions of children.

Sources:

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • U.S. Department of Education
  • Association for Prevention Teaching and Research
  • Jim Henson Company
  • PBS KIDS