Ben Affleck's wife Jennifer Garner is leading the charge against influenza
after signing up to front a new flu-shot campaign.
The Daredevil star has become the face of FacesOfInfluenza.org, a new
American Lung Association website aimed at advising people on how to avoid
the flu.
In the new ad, the Hollywood mum says, "Women play an important
role in a family. It's our job to take care of those we love, that's why I
make sure my family is protected against influenza.
"Look around, and you'll see someone in your life who should
receive an influenza vaccination.
"There's the couple with young children, like my husband and I, or
your parents, who are over 50 years of age, or your friend who will be
pregnant during influenza season.
"It's also likely you know someone living with a serious medical
condition, like asthma... heart disease or diabetes. My own father has
heart complications."
According to the website, approximately 226,000 people in the U.S. are hospitalized
each year from influenza.