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    The Campy Swine Flu Ads that Saved America

    During the Great Swine Flu Panic of 1976, they didn't leave the PANIC alert to the newspaper hacks; they had PSAs to explain how not getting a flu shot would kill you and your family.

    Basic message: Anything sign of happiness in your attitude will cause you to die, followed by your loved ones.
    But hey, I like the pep!

    [via Buzzfeed]


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