The mission of every Infectious Awareables tie is to generate interest, discussion, even excitement about serious public health issues such as this silk Vaccinia tie in tan/taupe.
Believing that humor can be a powerful educational tool, Infectious Awareables neckties take an atypical, slightly irreverent approach to some very serious subjects.
Shop and take pride in knowing that a portion of the proceeds will be donated to disease research/education.
"Start the Conversation!"
Vaccinia virus, a less dangerous relative of variola, forms the basis for the smallpox vaccine which was used to accomplish one of history's great public health achievements - global elimination of smallpox.
Our design is dedicated to the courageous U.S.-led WHO team instrumental in this effort. It features the two most typical appearances of the virus, brick and horseshoe shaped, and is highlighted by images of the bifurcated needle used in the vaccination process.
Original images courtesy of Frederick Murphy, DVM, Ph.D., and Andrea Weisberg, LVD, NIAID/NIH.
A back-of-tie "Awareness Note" and a source citation are incorporated in the pattern design.
Note: IA contributes a portion of proceeds to research, education or support associated with important non-profit public health agencies and organizations.