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SARS was a watershed moment for the globe when a true outbreak of a fast moving, viral nature truly pushed the boundaries of "shock & awe" reporting in the 24 hour news cycle. But, there were other innovations from that dark time not so long ago, that have truly added to the betterment of mankind and pushed us forward ever closer to the perfection of our species.

Art and Public Health melded together in a perfect harmony, the 'Get Well Soon' mask from Studio Samira Boon delicately states "I'm also carrying a Hello Kitty backpack" and "I never thought Sailor Moon was a creepy show". Currently, the pig snout pattern will, of course, be a top seller, noting that the virus making the rounds comes from "swine" or as some Israeli official tried to put it, to stave off political incorrectness and perceived offensiveness, "Mexicans".

Now hold on, you might say! What if there are other mutant viruses and bugs that jump from other varieties of Earthican fauna? Well, Samira Boon has got you covered...literally of course. Behold:

Baby Seals revenging themselves upon us by spewing some deadly pathogen at billy club wielding hunters could, and probably has, happened. Protect yourself and your arctic dwelling compatriots with sophistication and irony!

Lamb chops may never be the same again when apocalyptic death rises from the woolly flocks clustered about our precious green heaths and heathers. Go on the defensive against the most placid, fluffy killing machine on God's green Earth!

Remember, the swine flu may pass, but it doesn't hurt to have a few designer face masks around should any other thing accidentally try to murder us with their germs.