31 Swine Flu Innovations
From Germ-Thwarting Keys to Swine Flu Plushies:
Meghan Young — Nov 14, 2009 — Lifestyle
As people become more desperate to get their hands on some of the limited supplies of the H1N1 vaccine, there are other ways to fight this big fight. I’ve compiled a cluster filled with swine flu innovations that will not only guard you against those germs, but will also lighten the dark mood surrounding this prevalent illness.
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Swine Flu Parodies
Aussie Company Unit Riders Embraces ‘The Age of Panic'
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Silly Surgical Masks
Fun Face Masks to Fend Off Swine Flu Symptoms (UPDATE)
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H1N1 Fashion
Cheeky Clothing Adds Humor to Fear of Swine Flu Symptoms
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Superfluous Virus Prevention
Macabre Surgical Masks to Fend Off H1N1, aka Swine Flu
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Health Masquerades
Designer Swine Flu Masks by CheapChampagne
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Stylish Epidemics
Creative Swine Flu Fashion Spreads Rapidly on the Web
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Swine Flu Social Art
The Obama 'Cope' With H1N1 Poster
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Carnavalesque Swine Flu Masks
Yoriko Yoshida's Chic Surgical Masks
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Tricky Tourism Campaigns
New ‘Vive Mexico' Ads Combat Swine Flu Fears
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Fierce Masks
Shamewear Replaces Swine Flu Protection for Fall 2009
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Swine Flu Conspiracies
H1N1 Accused of Being Developed in a Laboratory
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$24,000 Haircuts
Sultan of Brunei's Pricey Private Trim Amid Swine Flu Fears
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Masked Avatars
Swine Flu Face Masks Take Over Facebook Profile Pictures
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Flu-Fighting Menswear
The H1N1 Suit Protects Wearers from the Swine Flu Virus
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Swine Flu Art
Luke Jerram's Glass Sculptures of Deadly Microbes
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Pandemic Apps
IntuApps Swine Flu Tracker Helps You Avoid Areas of H1N1 Outbreak
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Astonishing Flu Carriers
10 Animals That Carry Illness, From Swine Flu to Whale Flu
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Human Pig Masks
David Castillo Knits Swine Flu Masques, And You Can Too
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Opportunistic Swine Flu Gear
The USB Surgical Mask Fends Off H1N1 Influenza, Wastes Energy
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Bra-Masked Ads
The Tulipan Condoms Ad Plays off of Swine Flu Fears
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H1N1-Thwarting Suckers
Swine Flu Prevention Lollipops Help the Medicine Go Down
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Outbreak Monitors
Google Maps That Show Swine Flu Outbreak
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Spectator Banning
Swine Flu Exiles Fans from Pro Soccer in Mexico
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Swine Flu Hip-Hop
Dr. Clarke's Rap Wins H1N1 Video Contest
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Swine Flu Water
Anti H1N1 Holy Water Dispenser Fights the Flu, and Satan
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Swine Flu Plushies
This Giant Microbe Plush Toy Lets You Have Fun With the Flu
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Virus Tracking Technology
Japanese Mobiles Single Out Swine Flu Victims
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Alcoholic Virus Cures
World Cup Soccer Players Turn to Welsh Whiskey to Prevent Swine Flu
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Overzealous PSAs
1979 Swine Flu PSA Evokes Laughter Instead of Fear
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Fashionable Germ Guards
Handmade Fashionable Swine Flu Masks
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Germ-Thwarting Keys
The 'Touch Stick' is the Weapon of Choice for H1N1
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Character-Themed Gaming Gear
Razer x Sanrio Cinnamoroll Collection Adds Design to Peripherals
Plush STEAM Dolls
Team Genius Squad's STEAM Dolls Introduce Kids to Exciting Topics & Skills
Playful Bath Products
Lush x Shaun the Sheep Bring 'Baa-rilliant' Fun to Your Bath Time
Diabetes-Condition Inclusive Dolls
Mattel Presents a Special Barbie Doll with Type 1 Diabetes
Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
Humorously Enormous Cotton Swabs
The Manufacturer of Q-Tips Cotton Swabs Debuted Quge-Tips
Natural Sinus Relief Formulas
The St Francis Herb Farm Sinafect® Remedy Delivers Natural Relief
Baby Collectible Tech Lines
Sonny Angel x CASETiFY Has Returned for Another Adorable Collaboration
Sensory Pocket-Sized Pets
Nano-mals are Tiny, Interactive Companions That Double as Fidget Toys
Ambient Illumination Air Purifiers
The 'AirGlow' Air Purifier Concept is Demure and Dual-Purpose
Olive-Oil-Themed Keyboard Collabs
Yahoo x Graza Partner for the 'Sssshhhhizzle' Keyboard Oil
One-Hour Diaper Tests
Huggies' Expensive $h*t Showcased the Strength of Its Blowout Protection
Plushie Keychain Collectibles
The LINE FRIENDS Plushie Keychains are Playful and Expressive
AI Companion Toys
Haivivi Announced the Launch of a Full Core Product Line and Brand-New Toys
Nostalgic Tech Accessories
The Tamagotchi x CASETiFY Capsule Turns Virtual Pets into Accessories
Onesie Character Collectibles
OneZZZ Reimagines Blind Boxes as Self-Care Rituals for Gen Z
Miniature Phone Beds
The IKEA Phone Sleep Collection Turns Screen Time into a Nightly Ritual
Weighted Plush Companions
Hugarounds Bring Calming Comfort to Kids During Stressful Transitions
Paw-Print Soap Tools
Dinoosh Turns Hand-Washing into Playful Hygiene Practice for Kids
Plush Beauty Keychains
Ulta Beauty x Mini Brands Pops Plush Keychains Feature Hero Products
Pet-Specific Air Purifiers
The PetSnowy Air Purifier Combats Pet Hair, Odors and More
Skincare-Forward Hand Sanitizers
The Cloud 999 Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Elevates Everyday Hygiene
Festively Flavored Wrapping Paper
Aldi Created a Limited-Edition Pigs in Blankets Wrapping Paper
Playful Medical Designs
The ZooBree Nebulizer Reshapes Treatment by Making It Feel Like Play
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Vinyl-Faced Plush Toys
L.O.L. Surprise! Plush Surprise Has a Keychain Clip for Accessorizing
Glow-in-the-Dark Marshmallows
Jet-Puffed Jumbo Stars are Extra-Large & Come in Novelty Packaging
Collectible Pimple Patches
TONYMOLY's Squishmallows Blemish Patches Combine Gen Z Obsessions
Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags
Innocean Berlin's Glory Over Pain Corporation Campaign is Satirical
Playful Plush Advent Calendars
Squishmallows Advent Calendars Offer Holiday and Skincare Surprises
Ugly-Cute Character Keyrings
Fuggler x SpongeBob Remixes Beloved Cartoons in a Signature Style
Sanitizing Toothbrush Cases
The Ultim8 Travel SmartCase Carries and Protects Oral Care Essentials
Design-Led Pill Organizers
Lucia Gray's The Stylish Pill Box Holds an Apple AirTag or MiLi LiTag
Emotive Plush Collectibles
Care Bears Caring Cuties Tap into the Thrill of Blind Boxes
Gamified Productivity Apps
The 'do the frog' App Prevents Procrastination
Accessorized Styling Sticks
Briogeo's Style + Treat Sweet to Sleek Treat Comes with a Keychain
Crocheted Condiment Covers
Heinz's Grandma’s Darling Campaign Dresses Up Mayo Jars
Cookie-Imitating Adorable Keychains
Sanrio and Bandai Join Forces on the Handmade Snack Charm
Grab-and-Go Protective Skincare
Giving's Skincare Set for Kids Keeps Comforting Products on Hand
13-in-1 Immunity Gummies
Immün Provides Stress and Wellness Support with Vitamin C and Ashwagandha
Grandmotherly Lozenges
Halls Grandma's Purse Tastes Like "Lavender and Lint"
Furry Fidget Companions
Tangle's Furry Fidget Friends are Soft, Tactile and Bendable
Intuitive At-Home Medical Tests
This Dengue Home Test Kit Concept Helps with Early Detection
Collectible Hand Creams
Monclos' Comfort Hand Cream Can Be Customized with a Keyring
Game-Inspired Collectible Toys
Mattel Creations Debuts Two Minecraft Collectibles
Chewable Flu Medications
Mucinex Children Debuts the Mighty Chews Cold & Flu Line
3D-Printed Fidget Toys
Jigglets are Produced with Less Waste Than Traditional Toys
Natural Immune Support Remedies
St. Francis Herb Farm's Deep Immune® Formula Can Be Taken Daily
Keychain Beauty Balms
Glow Hub's Baby Glow Balm is Made for On-the-Go Touch-Ups
Crane Game Snacks
Mogmog Catcher's Pick and Packaging are Styled Like as a Claw Machine
Smartphone-Integrated Water Bottles
frank green’s Emotional Support Bottle Features an iPhone Air
Cosmetics-Inspired Slime Toys
Glime Brings Elements of Beauty and Fashion to Sensorial Play
Sanitizing Springtime Cleaning Products
These New Lysol Products Target Spring Cleaning Needs
Acrylic Smartphone Addiction Accessories
The 'Methaphone' Offers a Tactile Way to Curb Device Use
Accessorized Cleansing Mists
Glow Hub's Hand Cleansing Mists Come with a Keychain & Stickers
Compact Hand Lotion Kits
Gloves in a Bottle Boasts the Travel Minis Lotion Gift Pack
Spooky Bubble Baths
Mr. Bubble Dropped a Fun, Festive Collection of Halloween Bubble Bath Products
Hand Sanitizer Serums
gemi Brings Premium Facial Skincare Ingredients to Hand Care
Green-Hued Holiday Cereals
General Mills Grinch Cereal Was Created in Partnership with Dr. Seuss
At-Home Emotion Toolkits
The Creatures Full of Feelings Parenting Toolkit Explores Big Emotions
Squeezable Homestyle Turkey Gravies
HEINZ Taps Thanksgiving Leftovers for Inspiration
Stealthy Colorblocked Basketball Shoes
Nike Presents the Air Jordan 12 in a Flu Game Colorway
Trustworthy Nasal Care Products
Naväge Offers Congestion Relief During Cold and Flu Season
Scent-Flavored Tumblers
The Tumbler by air up Offers a Refreshing Way to Hydrate on the Go
Collectible Plush Pillows
The SquishPillow by Original Squishmallows is Super Soft and Cozy
Household Allergen Neutralizers
The Clorox PURE Allergen Neutralizer Manages Pollen, Dander & More
Cozy Scent-Emitting Blankets
MagnifiScent Scent-Infused Throw Blankets Arrive at Walmart Stores
Glove-Shaped Pet Wipes
HICC Pet's Deodorizing Pet Glove Wipes For Dogs Remove Dirt, Odors & Dander
Barrier-Boosting Soap Ranges
Lifebuoy is Evolving from Germ Protection to Science-Led Skin Health
Thailand-Inspired Wellness Exhibitions
KAWS Presents the KAWS: HOLIDAY THAILAND Exhibition
Proactive Pet Health Management
Hoomanely's Approach is Dependent on Three Interconnected Parts
Compact Key-Fob Consoles
The Playfob Reimagines Car Access as an Adorable Handheld Gaming
Portable Hygiene Packs
Kleenex Introduces Durable Tissue Packs with Secure Snap-Shut Lids
Collectible Tea Mascot Keychains
PG Tips Monkey Collectible Debuted at London Fashion Week
Booger-Inspired Immune Gummies
Frida's New 'Boogie Bites Candy' is Packed with Vitamin C
Insulated Drink Holders
The Insulated Puffin Drinkware Holder Offers a Playful Design
Ghost-Themed Snack Products
These General Mills Halloween Products Come in Three Options
Infant Wellness Play Collections
Fisher-Price Introduces its Mini Me Moments Capsule for Babies
Interactive Embrace Billboards
giffgaff's Huggable Poster Conveys the Feeling of Being Valued
Compact Jet-Inspired Purifiers
Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact Borrows Tech from Jet Engines
Water-Powered Air Purifiers
The AirSancta Features Proprietary NanoJet Technology
Intradermal Polio Vaccination Initiatives
PharmaJet is Helping Eradicate Polio in Afghanistan
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Compact Hand Sanitizer Mists
Touchland's Hand Sanitizer Mists are Perfect for Mother's Day Gifting
Eerie Glowing Juice Pouches
Kool-Aid Introduces the Glow-in-the-Dark 'Ghoul-Aid' for Halloween
Customizable Wearable Plushies
Slushie Plushies are Build-A-Bear's First Wearable Plushies
Toy-Like Duck-Inspired Thermometers
The Conceptual Ducky Thermometer is Playful
In-Hotel Human Dog Beds
Plufls and Staypineapple Announced a Human and Dog Bed Swap on April 1st
Weighted Stuffed Animals
Hugz is a New Weighted Companion for Cozy Comfort and Relief
Light-Integrated Air Purifiers
Dongsheng Liu and Fan Xu Design the AirGlow Concept
Bath Bomb Advent Calendars
The Momcozy × BIG HUGS 14-Day Advent Calendar Supports Seasonal Comfort
Accessible Skincare Gadgets
InventHelp Showcases a Hands-Free Lotion Applicator
Cereal-Inspired Toothpastes
Hismile and General Mills Dropped Lucky Charms Toothpaste
Skin-Caring Appliance Stacks
The Canopy Wellness Tower Stacks a Humidifier and an Air Purifier
Countertop Appliance Plushies
Aldi Launched Exclusive Air Fryer Plushies for Mega-Fans
Reliable Self-Sanitizing Toothbrushes
The HAHATEC Self-Sanitizing Toothbrush is Safe and Clean
Infrared Technology Pillows
The Infrared Dream Pillow Promotes Thermoregulation & Circulation
Gummy bear-shaped vitamins
Sottcor Labs gummies make taking vitamins a fun experience for kids
Moraxella Bacteria-Fighting Detergents
FiJi Debuts a New Detergent to Prevent Summer Laundry Odors
Anti-Colic Baby Bottles
Thyseed's Premium Design Helps to Prevent Newborn Digestive Discomfort
Natural Cold Relief Formulas
Virafect from St. Francis Herb Farm Reduces the Longevity of Symptoms
Festive Cartoon Drink Holders
The Puffin x Peanuts Christmas Hoodie Comes in Two Styles
Functional Flavorful Immunity Shots
MOJU Honey Lemon Immunity Shots Comes with Seven Servings
Multi-Use Soothing Shirts
The Sweat Sheet Holds a Mom's Scent and Turns into a NICU Mattress Cover
Miniature Household Cleaners
The 5% Collection by Grove Co. Shares an Important Recycling Reminder
Antibacterial Coating-Free Drink Carriers
The Sunshing S+ Pure Thermos Has a Stainless Steel Build
Animal-Tracking Plush Toys
Fahlo Fuses Playful Technology and Wildlife Conservation
Water-Activated Pet Toys
Luki Lab's Blossom Pets Reveal Vibrant Colors When Misted
Targeted Pet Cleaning Ecosystems
HEAPETS Addresses the Issue of Airborne Pet Hair
Swappable Keypad Cellphones
The Sidephone SP-01 Embraces Candy Bar-Inspired Devices
Scam-Thwarting OS Features
Android is Launching New Scam Protection Protocols
Convenient Home Sanitation Devices
The Beacon Light Has a Modern Look with Efficient Functionality
Icy Throat Sprays
The Propolis Throat Soother Unites Propolis, Slippery Elm and Menthol
HIV Treatment Research Projects
INRS Researchers Work with Plant-Based Molecules for Treatment
Non‑Thermal Plasma Air Systems
Kipostech Introduced Its Pathogen-Control Machine
Giftable Hand-Shielding Lotion Kits
Gloves in a Bottle Boasts the Hand Shielding Lotion Gift Set
Antimicrobial Sink Flange Technologies
InSinkErator has Introduced LEDefense
Antimicrobial Pillow Covers
The 100% Mulberry Silk PillowWrap is Infused with Silver Nanoparticles
Advanced Self-Cleaning Sheets
Silvery Introduced Temperature-Regulating Silky Bedsheets
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Medical Facility-Specific Disinfecting Wipes
Clorox Healthcare Debuts Two Disinfecting Products
Self-Sterilizing Bottle Warmers
Papablic's Portable Bottle Warmer Supports Hospital-Grade Hygiene
Celebratory Innovation Coins
The United States Mint 2026 $1 Innovation Coins Come in Four Designs
Avian Influenza Diagnostic Networks
Alveo Technologies Partners with Global Animal Health
Inflation-Themed Lighters
Money-Lighter Lights Cigars with $100 Bills During Inflation Times
Pet Health Trackers
Snoutly Tracks Vaccinations, Vet Visits, And Provides AI Pet Insights
Short-Haul Travel Supplements
Flykitt Domestic Targets Inflammation Triggered by Air Travel
Cellular Transport Freeze Techniques
NTHU Develops an Impressive Cellular Transport Process
Personal Wellbeing-Aiding Products
Pong Design Creates Products that Fuse Mindfullness with Tech
Adorable Pebble-Shaped Warmers
MUID Presents the Cellphone Hand Warmer Device to Keep Cozy
Immune Boost Mocktail Menus
Natalie's and The Friendly Toast Dropped a Limited Immunity Flight
Viral Egg Tasting Menus
Sweet, Savory and Surprising Egg Flights are Taking Off on TikTok
Book-Themed Plush Collectibles
Punchkins’ Book Plushies Celebrate a Love of Reading
Sustainable German Baby Lines
Super-Pharm Unveils a New Line of Natural Baby Care Products
Charitable AIDS-Focused Medical Scrubs
HYPOTHESIS & (RED) Tackle HIV/AIDS Prevention & Treatment
Mint-Infused Swabs
eosera's Swabeeze Refreshes with Antimicrobial Peppermint Oil
Glow-in-the-Dark Prescription Bottles
Glowing Relief Packaging Features Photoluminescent Ink
Non-Fiction Summaries Tools
With Honkist, Users Can Grasp Key Ideas with Non-Fiction Summaries
Saline Nasal Sprays
New Clinical Research Validates Saline Sprays For Cold Relief
Innovative Rat Birth Control
SenesTech's Evolve is Undergoing Trial in Massachusetts