This public service announcement is brought to you by the letters H and N and the number 1:

The US government has enlisted a new recruit in the fight against the spread of swine flu: Elmo.

As American kids go back to school, health officials are trying to contain the spread of the virus by using a fuzzy, familiar face to deliver health and hygiene tips to youngsters, like washing your hands and sneezing into your elbow.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7u4zUQh1GE[/youtube]

Watch out, Miss Piggy…