The Mission of every Infectious Awareables tie is to generate interest, discussion - even excitement - about serious public health issues which affect us all. Believing that humor can be a powerful educational tool, Infectious Awareables neckties take an atypical, slightly irreverent approach to some very serious subjects. A portion of the proceeds from each tie is donated to organizations that are dedicated to research, education or treatment of these diseases. You can do your part to help educate people about these diseases by getting your tie Today.

Mad Cow:

Mad Cow Disease (BSE) is a degenerative, fatal disease affecting the central nervous system of adult cattle. It is believed that BSE us caused by protein known as a Prion - gone bad. A similar disease in humans is called variant CJD, and is believed to be caused by eating neural tissues from BSE-infected cattle.