H1N1's in the hood and rap doc fights back
AFP
NEW YORK- Want to beat the swine flu rap? Then rap with New York's Doctor John Clarke.
The musical doctor's homespun rap song is one of 10 finalists in a US Department of Health competition for best swine flu health warning.
"H1N1, showing hate, never pity,/ nicknamed swine flu, coz it ain't ever pretty," Clarke raps. "H1N1 is in the hood./ Use hand sanitizer and/wash your hands good."
Clarke, a real life doctor who is medical director for the Long Island Rail Road, told the Daily News he was happy "the US government is actually endorsing a hip-hop video!"
An unusual disease seems to call for unusual measures.
As the doctor raps: "H1N1 is in your section/ so get with prevention for your protection."
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