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Comprehensive local awareness activities also are planned, with nine local Lung Associations across the country planning major media and public education activities to increase awareness about influenza in their communities. Participating in this year's initiative are the Lung Associations of Cleveland, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Sacramento and Tampa/St. Petersburg.

Celebrities who have joined Yamaguchi for the Faces of Influenza campaign include: actor Dean Cain, who played Superman on ABC's Lois and Clark; WNBA basketball star Sheryl Swoopes; Dr. Joyce Brothers, well-known psychologist and advice columnist; Joy Behar, comedian and co-host of ABC's The View; Olympic Gold Medalist Vonetta Flowers; and actor Peter Gallagher.

Visitors to the Web site, www.facesofinfluenza.org, can view the photographs and stories of many famous and everyday "faces" of influenza, and learn more about this serious virus and how it can be prevented through vaccination. The site offers reporters, consumers and healthcare professionals various educational materials about influenza and the importance of immunization.

American Lung Association Flu Clinic Locator Now Available Online

The American Lung Association continues to offer its online Flu Clinic Locator as a public service. By typing in their 5-digit zip code, site visitors can receive a list of immunization clinics in their area. Site visitors may also schedule reminders and sign up to receive seasonal influenza news. The Flu Clinic Locator will remain active as long as public influenza immunization clinics are offered. The Flu Clinic Locat
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