Germs Make Me Sick! Book
This illustrated book shows how germs are spread and can cause most common illnesses. Designed to hold children's interest.
Educational Plush Toys
Giant Microbes
Cute, cuddly stuffed microbes modeled after real germs, viruses, and bacteria. Perfect for teaching kids about hygiene and infection control in a fun, memorable way. Teaching with plush? See how to pair them with Glo Germ.
Giant Microbe – E.Coli
Everyone's welcome at a barbecue. Or are they? Funny gag gift for all of the cooks in your life!
Giant Microbe – Ear Ache
Ear aches are the number one cause of emergency room admission each year. Find out who gets them and why!
Giant Microbe – Cough
Coughs aren't just for smokers anymore — now anybody can get one!
Giant Microbe – The Flu
Once he and his friends show up you're in for a pretty lousy time. Learn about his weaknesses so you can avoid unwanted encounters.
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Giant Microbe – Common Cold
Billions of people a year catch the cold. Now you can get one too! Learn all about the Common Cold with this cuddly companion.
Giant Microbe – Polio
Polio loomed over the 20th century. While it was often asymptomatic, it could cause paralysis.
Giant Microbe – Hepatitis
HAV is spread primarily by unsanitary food and water. HBV is transmitted in bodily fluids and can cause chronic liver disease.
Giant Microbe – HIV
HIV is a virus that kills the cells that help the body fight infections.
Giant Microbe – Head Lice
Having a lousy day? We've got a solution. Scratch your head, and try to guess what it is!
Giant Microbe – Salmonella
Which came first: the chicken, or the egg — or the Salmonella bacteria? A comic gift idea for chefs and foodies!
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Giant Microbe – Swine Flu
An influenza pandemic can happen when a novel flu virus emerges, such as a swine flu.
Giant Microbe – Sore Throat
Find out what makes Streptococcus bacteria more than just your average sore throat virus.
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Giant Microbe – Stomach Ache
Having a stomach ache can be loads of fun... if it's a Giantmicrobe! A humorous sympathy gift for anyone under the weather.
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Giant Microbe – TB
TB can infect any part of the body and can remain in a latent state. Coughing and sneezing are the most common causes of transmission.
Where to buy Giant Microbes in Canada
GermWise sells Giant Microbes plush toys and the Germs Make Me Sick! book directly from this page. GermWise is a division of Marlatek Inc. in Brockville, Ontario.
- Ships from Brockville, Ontario to every province. Orders are typically processed within 3 to 5 business days. Standard delivery is 3 to 5 business days within Ontario and 5 to 10 business days outside Ontario. Shipping is not free; rates are on the shipping policy page.
- Prices are in Canadian dollars. The price on each product card is the price you pay in CAD.
- Purchase orders accepted. Schools, hospitals and other institutions can order by purchase order. For many items at once, use the bulk order page.
Teaching a class? Pair a plush with the free germ and handwashing worksheets or a Glo Germ kit for schools. See also teaching with plushies and Glo Germ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Giant Microbes in Canada?
GermWise sells Giant Microbes plush toys and the Germs Make Me Sick! book online. Add an item to your cart on this page and pay in Canadian dollars. Orders ship from Brockville, Ontario to every province. Shipping is not free and the rates are on the shipping policy page. Schools, hospitals and other institutions can also order by purchase order.
Which Giant Microbes does GermWise carry?
GermWise lists these Giant Microbes plush toys: E.Coli, Ear Ache, Cough, The Flu, Common Cold, Polio, Hepatitis, HIV, Head Lice, Salmonella, Swine Flu, Sore Throat, Stomach Ache and TB. It also carries the Germs Make Me Sick! book. Each product page shows current availability.