It's amazing how certain health conditions become more prominent in the news when a celebrity is experiencing a health condition, such as Jenny McCarthy. Her 5 year old son was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. Within the past 2 weeks I've seen Jenny McCarthy on magazine covers, Larry King Live, entertainment news shows, and numerous news report about her son's condition. The power of a celebrity can truly raise awareness within the public and I think Jenny is using her star status in a positive light; promoting autism awareness and also giving parents who's children are living with autism the hope that there are treatments, ways to cope, and still being able to live a happy normal life. This is a great example of shaping a health campaign for autism awareness.
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