MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus)

CA-MRSA in Schools

Questions and Answers about MRSA in Schools
This CDC fact sheet for parents and school officials discusses MRSA prevention.
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/MRSAinSchools/

MRSA Guidelines for Indiana Schools
This ISDH document outlines guidance for Indiana schools.
http://www.in.gov/isdh/dataandstats/epidem/2004/sep/guidelines.pdf

MRSA Toolkit for Elementary Schools
These educational materials from the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department include guidance for
school nurses, cleaning, infection control checklist, slide set, and posters.
http://www.tpchd.org/page.php?id=399

MRSA Toolkit for Middle & High Schools
These educational materials from the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department target school health,
coaches, athletes, custodians, students, and parents using brochures, fact sheets, and posters.
http://www.tpchd.org/page.php?id=364

Questions and Answers about MRSA for School Health Professionals
This fact sheet from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health includes detailed information related
to school situations.
http://www.mass.gov/dph/cdc/antibiotic/mrsa_school_health.htm

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