Influenza nesting on an open pore, e. coli nipping at your tongue... ah the holidays, a terrifying time of year for germaphobes. All those parties and potlucks, handshakes and hugs--it's a veritable H1N1 smorgasbord out there. That's why we've gathered this hygienic gift basket full of cutting-edge products that will sterilize the fear gripping the germaphobe in your life.

Screen guests for the flu from a safe, hearth's-glow distance with a no-touch, infrared thermometer. (Price: $29 to $65)

This holiday bouquet of Lysol products is the perfect way to send Season's Greetings to your less sanitary loved ones. The purple disinfectant spray and ocean blue disinfectant wipes can be abundantly arranged within a festive gift basket, accented with holiday Neutra Air spray, gold pinecones, and red and gold tafetta ribbon. (Price: about $80 depending on variety.)

Back in October, when H1N1 infections were at peak levels, Japan's Haruyama Trading Company introduced the "H1N1-resistant" suit for the germaphobe on the go. The suit contains titanium dioxide, which when exposed to light can break down viruses and other microbes. And you'll still look swell at the office holiday party. (Price: $590, only available in Japan)

Just because you wear a N95 respirator mask doesn't mean you can't be festive. (Price: between $10 and $30 per box)

Frequent hand washing is the best way to avoid spreading germs, but getting everyone to wash regularly and thoroughly can be tricky. Here's a suggestion: Dangle that mistletoe from a hands-free Purell kiosk--you might even find mysophobic true love. (Price: $250 to $300)

Wisconsin inventor Doug Henricksen created this wafer dispenser just in time for your candlelight Christmas communion. The idea struck him after attending a church service where the pastor had a cold. The metal "Communalabra" delivers communion hosts directly into the hands of worshippers without contamination. Henricksen is marketing his invention directly to churches.

Purleve's door knob protector uses disposable anti-microbial plastic sleeves that rotate after each use. The product is mostly used by large institutions such as hospitals, but the technology could easily translate to private homes before your brother arrives with his three snot-nosed kids. (Price: $200 for the un-lockable model)

Don't let a family fight over bathroom hygiene ruin another Hanukkah. Sanitizing toothbrush holders like the VIOlight VS100 kill microbes on your toothbrush using UV light. It's the same technology your dentist uses--but buyer beware, the FDA warns that not all UV sterilizing systems are created equal. (Price: $49.99)

Don't sit on another Santa's lap without a quick pass using a germicidal scanner. But watch out for UV scams--consult the FDA's fraudulent H1N1 products list before you buy. (Price: about $20)

Mom's coming to visit, and she wants to check her e-mail. Don't worry, Kensington's washable keyboard is made with antimicrobial materials. (Price: $39.99)