Flu Shot PSA - 1968?

Format: 16mm

Archive ID: 0531

Notes: [voice-over] A rise in Asian Flu is forecast for this winter according to the U.S. Public Health Service. Protect yourself. See your physician about a flu vaccine the Public Health Service recommends. Should you or a member of your family become a flu victim take their advice - rest in bed, take aspirin to relieve aches and pains, and drink plenty of liquids. But remember an ounce of prevention. Take your flu vaccine now. [/vo] Another PSA from the 1960's about getting your flu shot. ffn029-4-psa-1968-07-flu-shot

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The still from 'Flu Shot PSA - 1968' features a predominantly purple background. The visual likely serves as a simple, stark setting for the accompanying voice-over message about the importance of flu vaccination during the forecasted rise of the Asian flu. The PSA emphasizes protecting oneself and following public health advice regarding flu prevention and treatment.

00:00:00.000 — The still from 'Flu Shot PSA - 1968' features a predominantly purple background. The visual likely serves as a simple, stark setting for the accompanying voice-over message about the importance of flu vaccination during the forecasted rise of the Asian flu. The PSA emphasizes protecting oneself and following public health advice regarding flu prevention and treatment.

The still depicts a medical examination in a doctor's office. A doctor, wearing glasses and a lab coat, is closely examining a young man's eye with an instrument. The patient, who appears to be shirtless, looks directly at the doctor with a focused expression. The setting is typical of a 1960s medical environment, featuring framed certificates on the wall, suggesting a professional atmosphere. The overall tone reflects the serious health message conveyed in the accompanying voice-over about the importance of flu vaccination.

00:00:07.007 — The still depicts a medical examination in a doctor's office. A doctor, wearing glasses and a lab coat, is closely examining a young man's eye with an instrument. The patient, who appears to be shirtless, looks directly at the doctor with a focused expression. The setting is typical of a 1960s medical environment, featuring framed certificates on the wall, suggesting a professional atmosphere. The overall tone reflects the serious health message conveyed in the accompanying voice-over about the importance of flu vaccination.

The still shows a doctor preparing to administer a flu vaccine to a young man. The doctor, wearing glasses, holds a syringe as he leans in towards the patient's arm, which is exposed. The young man appears calm but slightly apprehensive. In the background, framed certificates and documents hang on the wall, indicating a medical office setting. The overall tone reflects the era's public health messaging about vaccination and prevention.

00:00:11.678 — The still shows a doctor preparing to administer a flu vaccine to a young man. The doctor, wearing glasses, holds a syringe as he leans in towards the patient's arm, which is exposed. The young man appears calm but slightly apprehensive. In the background, framed certificates and documents hang on the wall, indicating a medical office setting. The overall tone reflects the era's public health messaging about vaccination and prevention.

Film Transcript / Subtitles

A rise in Asian flu is forecast for this winter, according to the U.S. Public Health Service. Protect yourself. See your physician about a flu vaccine the Public Health Service recommends. Should you or a member of your family become a flu victim, take their advice. Rest in bed, take aspirin to relieve aches and pains, and drink plenty of liquids. But remember, an ounce of prevention. Take your flu vaccine now.