'Buffy' Stars Talk About 'Most Import Pressure' Parents Face
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The two moms spoke with People about their shared focus on health, telling the magazine that they really hope to set a good example for their daughters when it comes to making good choices, calling it one of the hardest jobs they have.
'Oh my goodness. I always say that when you get married, you worry about that person," Gellar explained. "But that person is a fully formed adult and they can take care of themselves. Once you have children, every minute of every day is, what do I need to do? What haven't I done for them? What are they doing right now? Because you're their caretaker, you are responsible for these human beings and that's the most important pressure that exists."
That's part of what inspired the pair to join up with pharmaceutical brand GSK to promote the importance of vaccinating teens, especially when it comes to Meningococcal diseases (AKA: Meningitis).
'It's an uncommon, but a very serious illness that can, within 24 hours sometimes, have very serious consequences, even death,' Hannigan told the magazine. 'My good friend lost one of her very close friends in high school. He was captain of the football team, star athlete. He went home with a headache and the next day he died. It just rocked their world and it was the first time that any of them had ever heard about it.'
As such, the pair are working with the Ask2BSure campaign, hoping that more parents will learn about meningitis and how to prevent it. While those between the ages of 16-23 at at an increased risk, it sounds like Gellar and Hannigan's kiddos may already be covered, but hopefully their message reaches those who may not be.
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