Meet the Microbes. Know the Facts.
You got a Plague Tag. Each one is based on a real microbe and the science behind it. Pick yours below to learn what it is, how it spreads, and how to protect yourself.
Which one did
you get?
Tap your microbe to learn what it is, how it spreads, and how to stay protected.
Virus
The flu changes every year, spreads before you even feel sick, and hits hard and fast. Learn why the shot matters, and what to do if it finds you anyway.
Explore Influenza
Bacteria
C. diff spores survive on surfaces for months and strike when antibiotics wipe out your good bacteria. One of the most dangerous hospital infections.
Explore C. DifficileMore microbes in the lab. New tags coming soon
Infection prevention that actually sticks.
Most infection education ends up in a pamphlet nobody reads. Plague Tags takes a different approach. We give people something they want to keep, and the science comes along for the ride.
Every tag that leaves the hospital is a conversation that keeps going, into homes, schools, and workplaces, carried by someone who now knows something real about how infection spreads and how to stop it.
The program is grant-funded and delivered through Sault Area Hospital's Infectious Disease team. Every tag is medically reviewed and written to be clear for all ages, from kids to healthcare professionals.
Why This Matters.
Microbes are invisible. Knowing how they work is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself and the people around you.
See the Invisible
Most pathogens are so small you could fit thousands on the head of a pin. Plague Tags makes them visible. Each character is modelled on the real shape of the microbe under an electron microscope.
Know Your Defence
The precautions on every card are evidence-based and specific to that pathogen, whether that means handwashing, vaccination, or antibiotic stewardship. They are chosen for that exact threat, not copied from a generic list.
Spread Awareness
A keychain on your bag or a card on your desk gets people asking questions. Every "what is that?" is a chance for someone to learn something new.