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Nanobug-of-the-Month Subscriptions

The applied microbiology necessary for effective infection prevention and control programs can be a bit confusing for health care workers. The nanobugs can help employees at all levels (and volunteers) understand the pathogens that continually or seasonally threaten our patients and communities. To insure effective assimilation and retention of the necessary information, attention in directed to one microbe a month while appropriate prevention strategies are introduced and reinforced.

There are two formats for the Nanobug-of–the-Month annual subscription.

#1 is the Print Version for newsletters, bulletin boards, paycheck inserts, etc.

Includes:

  • the selected nanobug image in Jpeg format for clear color reproduction in print materials
  • the nanobug “profile” for the selected microbe for clear concise information for all levels of employees
  • timely ideas/draft of an article to focus attention on the featured nanobug
  • an additional nanobug can be requested during the 12-month subscription period to allow subscriber to address an issue or outbreak in the subscriber’s organization or community

Annual Subscription: $175.00


#2 is the Animated Version for use on internal websites or in educational sessions

Includes:

  • the 2-D animation series with holding pattern as seen on the nanobugs website in the “nanobugs menagerie”
  • the nanobug “profile” for the selected microbe
  • timely ideas/draft of an article to focus attention on the featured nanobug
  • an additional nanobug can be requested during the 12-month subscription period to allow subscriber to address an issue or outbreak in the subscriber’s organization or community

*if the needed nanobug is not yet animated, the artwork in Jpeg format will be substituted

Annual Subscription: $200.00


Discounts for Subscribers:

  • Subscribers can purchase a 3-D animated video of Hepatitis A (as it appears on YouTube and the Nanobugs website) for only $20
  • Subscribers can purchase temporary tattoos of the featured nanobug for only $15 / 100 (usual bulk rate is $20)

Flu Prevention Resource Kit: $120.00

Kit includes:

  • Powerpoint Program suitable for educational sessions or online education
    Content includes: Seasonal Influenza (info and animation), H5N1 Avian Influenza (info and animation) And H1N1 Flu, transmission, prevention methods - cough and sneeze etiquette, hand hygiene, vaccinations, and use of antivirals and PPE's. Program provided on a flash drive.
  • 500 influenza tattoos*
  • 100 hand hygiene cards*
  • 1 long sleeve training tee shirt (state size)
  • nanobugs Handwashing Poster (print-your-own poster images)

*(additional tattoos and hand hygiene cards available in bulk)


Flu Prevention Resource Kit
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Make your Instruction fun and informative with Nanobugs Powerpoint Presentations!

New version with animations included! Nanobugs characters featured in Powerpoint presentations - entitled: "Practical Microbiology featuring the Nanobugs". Presentations include the delightful characters in full color artwork along with the content of the Nanobug Collectible Cards and additional information for capturing the attention of your students and maximizing their retention of the information. Programs include Bacteria,Fungi and Virus Nanobugs.

Choose your audience:

Elementary/Middle School Students: $100.00

(includes hand hygiene and cough etiquette)

Health Professionals and Collegiate Biology students: $175.00


Powerpoint programs will be provided on a flash drive and shipped to purchaser.

*Contact us directly for additional programs or program development adaptations for other audiences.


nanobugs Handwashing Poster $20.00

Print your own handwashing poster to get attention and encourage employee compliance. The jpeg image for the Nanobugs Handwashing Poster is provided on a CD or flashdrive for use in your institution only. Take it to Kinko's or your in-house print shop and print a poster(s) of the size that works best for your location and situation. Comes with a permission to copy. The image could also be used for a screensaver".


Hand Hygiene Cards $25.00

This card (the size of a playing card) contains the essential information for proper hand hygiene. On one side of the card is the procedure for hand washing with soap and water. On the reverse side of the card is the procedure for hand hygiene with alcohol-based liquid, gel or foam. These cards can be used as a periodic reminder for health care providers or to facilitate instruction of family members and visitors of isolation patients. They also could be used by school nurses to reinforce proper hand hygiene with teachers and staff or for training child care providers.

Cards are packaged with 100 cards for $25


Tattoos in Bulk Quantities

Order large quantities of the nanobugs temporary tattoos to use as a novel incentive for promoting compliance with healthy behaviors like hand hygiene or getting a flu shot or as a reward for attending an educational programs or classes. The tattoos are non-toxic and made in the USA. We recommend that they be applied to the inside of the forearm where they will last for about 10 -14 days (about the time it takes to make antibodies to the flu vaccine). Choose from the 12 different nanobugs characters offered or contact us directly if you have a special selection.

Choose your Quanity:
100 for $30
200 for $50
300 for $60
500 for $85

Handwashing Static Clings $1.00/cling

Reinforce the importance of thorough hand washing with fun and strategically placed static clings featuring the Clostridium difficile bacteria. These clings are great for patient and employee restrooms—especially in isolation. Each 2½" x 3½" cling attaches easily to mirrors and windows and can be removed just as easily for cleaning.


Order Static Clings in Bulk Quantities

Clostidium difficile (handwashing message)

Order larger quantities of static clings with the handwashing message and place them in restrooms throughout your building in order to improve compliance with handwashing.

50 for $45 (90 cents each)
100 for $75 (75 cents each)

Streptococcus mutans (dental message)

Buy larger quantities of the dental static clings and save money. These unique reminders will attract attention at home or in preschool settings. Also a great idea for dentists to give away to reinforce compliance with brushing and flossing at home.

50 for $45 (90 cents each)
100 for $75 (75 cents each)

nanobugs Prints $50.00

Choose your favorite nanobug to decorate your office. These colorful and unique prints will be the next big microscopic thing.

Medium: Computer printing on canvas paper
Frame: Metal sectional frame (gold, silver, or black)
Matte: Double-matted using acid-free matte board
Glass: Standard glass
Size with frame: 8 x 10


Original Hand-Drawn nanobugs Artwork $300.00

Discover a fun and conversation-provoking way to decorate your office. These original microbes with attitude are framed and ready to hang.

Medium: Art markers and colored pencils on pastel paper
Frame: Metal sectional frame (gold, silver, or black)
Matte: Double-matted using acid-free matte board
Glass: Standard glass
Size with frame: 16 x 20


 

STI Prevention Program for Teens: $150.00

STI Prevention Program includes: Teachers Guide (with program objectives, learning objectives, "How to use this program", additional information for each of the Nanobugs and PID), 45 1.5 inch "campaign" buttons of the 9 STI Nanobugs (for grouping students), 5x7 Nanobugs student cards (5 sets of 9 STI Nanobugs to accommodate a classroom size of 45 students); An 86-slide powerpoint presentation, tattoos of 9 STI Nanobugs; student worksheets, a T-shirt to wear during instruction.


STI Prevention Program for Teens
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This package of tattoos is a supplement to the STI Prevention Program for Teens. Teachers can refill the tattoos in the STI Prevention Program by purchasing this package.

STI nanobugs Temporary Tattoos - 9 sets of 9 STI nanobugs

$12.00/package of 81

January 3, 2013

Sad News for Food Safety

MDP is no longer doing pathogen safety testing so our food safety net now has a big hole in it. http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/01/mdp-officially-shut-down-pathogen-testing-for-produce-halted/#.UOXB4G_BGD8
November 23, 2012

Nanobugs Offers Unique Educational Toys and Gifts They Won’t Forget

So many toys and gifts don’t promote health and wellness – and if they are labeled “educational” they may end up at the bottom of that wish list for Santa. It’s hard for parents to decide between entertainment and education when selecting gifts and toys. The nanobugs were created to entertain and educate people of all ages about practical microbiology for infection prevention. Infections and sickness are not inevitable. We can teach our children how to manage their health and avoid infections. Parents may need to expand their knowledge too, by learning more about microbiology, human anatomy and physiology, the immune system, nutrition and food safety and behaviors that enhance wellness and reduce the risk of disease. It doesn’t need to be boring or academic. No need to sign up for a class at the community college. The nanobugs can teach the entire family while they entertain the young and old.
November 22, 2012

Safe serving and management of the leftovers

The primary serving rule with a turkey dinner is to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold and make sure they spend very little time in between. Appropriate holding temperatures, whether hot or cold, tend to dehydrate and deteriorate the food as time goes on. But if the rule is not followed, the consequences can be nauseating!

"Just to let you know that I used the nanobug tatoos with a group of low ability\low motivation year-10 students. They proved a great incentive for answering questions and filling out the worksheet and then initiated a very productive discussion about why you had drawn them the way you had. All in all, a resounding success (apart from Patrick who kept stealing them off other students!) "

Brian in the UK