A Second School District Dealing With MRSA
Two school districts are dealing with what can be a deadly staph infection. During the past week, Union Public Schools informed parents that a Union Intermediate High School student had contracted aSaturday, November 3rd 2007, 9:09 pm
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Two school districts are dealing with what can be a deadly staph infection. During the past week, Union Public Schools informed parents that a Union Intermediate High School student had contracted a MRSA infection. Owasso Public School officials also confirm one case in their district. Both school districts are in the process of sanitizing class and locker rooms to try to prevent further infections when students return to classes on Monday.
The ways to prevent MRSA include:
- Wash hands often
- Wash towels, uniforms and other laundry in hot water and ordinary detergent, and dry on the hottest cycle
- Do not share towels, razors, soaps or other personal items
- Clean and cover all wounds
To learn more about Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, including prevention, click here.
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