Missy Clean: Nothing fights germs better than squeaky clean hands. And Missy Clean is always ready with a sudsy scrub and a dollop of antibacterial gel! Captain Cough: Sharing is great, except when it comes to germs. So Captain Cough covers his mouth with his arm with every cough, and tells his friends to do the same. Super Sneeze: AHH-CHOO! A super sneeze can knock you out - and your friends too if you're not careful. That's why Super Sneeze uses her sleeve to protect others from getting covered in yuck. R&R Kid: Sometimes nasty germs can get to you, leaving you with a low-down frown. Take a lesson from the R&R Kid - when you're sick, stay home. Rest is best! Kick back, take a snooze and relax those aches away.

"Children's Flu Fighters, with its colorful graphics and simple, straightforward messages, will be very helpful with our educational efforts," said Diana McGuan, RN, School-based Nursing Program, who sees students at Ben Franklin and Green Bay Avenue schools in Milwaukee. "This is a great way to share information with kids and their families to help us prevent the spread of H1N1."

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