Who would have thought it? A cuddly toy in the shape of a virus! These cuddly characters are incredibly endearing and educational too. Each one comes with a detailed scientific description and photograph of what he looks like under the microscope, along with medical tips on how to avoid picking up these bugs in daily life. Children seem to be totally fascinated by them, and it really helps when explaining all about why they are feeling poorly. The perfect gift to accompany a Get Well card. Also a brilliant present for medical students, doctors and nurses etc. You will soon understand why they are becoming amazingly popular! Start collecting now. FACTS: The disappearance of straw and feather mattresses, not to mention general improvements in sanitation have, in most places, relegated the common bed bug to nursery rhymes. (In fact, spiders are responsible for most modern bites.) Nevertheless, Cimex Lectularius once had a distinguished career infesting beds, as well as the crevasses found in furniture and behind loose wallpaper and under floorboards. Bed bugs are very shy and are rarely active accept at night. And though they live about a year, they could go for months without biting. They seldom spread diseases to humans. Generally, the only consequence of being bitten by a bed bug was the discomfort associated with the itching and inflammation. Nevertheless, bed bugs are still common in parts of the world. And travel, as well as declining use in strong pesticides in homes, does result in the occasional appearance. Just in case, remember: Good Night, Sleep Tight, don't let the Bed Bugs bite. If they do, squeeze them tight, and don't let go till the morning light