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Jimmy Smits Tells People to Get Screened

Tired of nagging a friend or family member about ? Well, award-winning actor might be able to help.

Mr Smits is starring in a series of encouraging people to get tested for the deadly disease. The persuasive clips were co-produced by the and the .

These are also available in Spanish and are free of the usual copyright restrictions. That way you can play them again and again until your reluctant loved one gets the message.

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Spanish Link: Jimmy Smits from CDC

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