Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Page last updated on 11/04/24.
What is it?
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria. Even medicine prescribed by your doctor (antibiotics) has a hard time fighting off MRSA. MRSA can cause skin and other types of infections. Athletes and school students are at higher risk of getting MRSA, because of close contact and sharing personal items. For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention MRSA webpage.
Stop the Spread of MRSA: English | Spanish
- Suggested Message: Keep your wounds clean and covered, so methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) germs do not take over. You can learn how to protect yourself from MRSA by visiting: www.sdepi.org.
The Best Ways to Prevent MRSA: English | Spanish
- Suggested Message: Share tips on how to prevent methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) with your friends and families. Let’s stay healthy together! To learn more, visit www.sdepi.org.
MRSA Tips for Athletes: English | Spanish
- Suggested Message: We can protect our teammates from methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by washing our hands and keeping our bodies clean. To learn more, visit the MRSA webpage at www.sdepi.org.
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