Californian City Tops America's 'Ahh-Choo! Index' for Cold & Flu

Californian City Tops America's 'Ahh-Choo! Index' for Cold & Flu

John C. McGinley, Star of TV's 'Scrubs,' to Dispense Health Tips and Humor to

Cold & Flu Sufferers

WHAT: The "Ahh-Choo! Index" is a list of American cities that
reported the most cases of respiratory illness during the peak
week of last year's cold and flu season according to
statistics, including Center for Disease Control data, compiled
by Surveillance Data Inc. But which city in Southern
California topped the year's national "Ahh-Choo! Index"? And
what other cities made the Top 20 list?

WHO: Actor John C. McGinley, who plays Dr. Perry Cox on the TV
hit-comedy "Scrubs."

WHY: In order to aid Americans in their fight against colds and flu,
McGinley will dispense some "doctor-ly" advice and a few laughs
while announcing the nation's #1 city for occurrences of colds
and flu. McGinley will be administering "shots" of orange
juice, as well as prescribing ways to protect against colds and
flu.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 8, 2005
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Block at Orange
20 City Blvd. West
Orange, CA 92868

VISUALS: -- McGinley and medical assistants administering "orange juice
shots" for cold and flu protection
-- Interviews with McGinley and lunch time passers-by



CONTACT: Rachel Greene for Florida Department of Citrus, office, +1-312-729-4240, or cell, +1-312-771-7779, or rgreene@golinharris.com

PRNewswire -- Feb. 7


Source: Florida Department of Citrus


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