MRSA Educational Materials

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

These materials contain prevention and control messages related to infectious diseases such as MRSA including a series of educational posters and an information sheet for patients who are diagnosed with an MRSA infection.

Don't give bacteria a free ride.

Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the best ways to prevent diseases.
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Don't give bacteria a free ride.

Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the best ways to prevent diseases.
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Don't open the door to infection

Any opening in your skin increases the risk of infection. Keep your cuts, scrapes and scratches: Clean, Dry and Covered.
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Sharing isn't always caring.

Sharing personal items like towels, razors, or tweezers can spread diseases.
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Is it a spider bite?

If you think you have a spider bite, it might actually be an infection that needs medical attention.
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Don't give bacteria a free ride.

Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the best ways to prevent diseases.
11" x 17" poster.

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Is it a spider bite?

If you think you have a spider bite, it might actually be an infection that needs medical attention.
11" x 17" poster.

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Sharing isn't always caring.

Sharing personal items like towels, razors, or tweezers can spread diseases.
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Athletic Posters:

Who's playing DEFENSE?

Good hygiene and taking care of your skin are the bestprotection against skin infection.
11" x 17" poster.

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Don't let infection get under your skin.

Cuts and scrapes are part of the game. Take care of them properly.
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Take Care of Your Skin Tip for Athletes

Keep it clean! Wasking hands and showering with soap and water protect against skin infections.
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Take Care of Your Skin: Tips for Athletes

Tell your coach or athletic trainer if you think you have a skin infection.
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Winners share the ball, not their germs.

Practice good hygiene: Do not share personal items, such as towels or razors. Wash your hands frequently. Shower immediately after every practice and game. Use clean towels each time you shower. Launder clothes and towels after each use. Your health matters.
11" x 17" poster.

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Skin infections can be passed between athletes.

Practice good health: Report skin infections to your athletic trainer, coach or team physician. Recognize the signs of infection: skin sores/lesions that have redness, pain, swelling or pus. Don,t treat yourself. When in doubt, check it out.
11" x 17" poster.

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Bandages always make the cut.

Practice good wound care: Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage until healed. Avoid contact with other people's wounds or bandages. Your health matters.
11" x 17" poster.

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A good player will pass the ball, not the staph.

Do not share personnal items such as towels and razors. Wash your hands frequently shower immediately after each practice and game. Use clean towels each time you shower. Launder clothes and towels after each use.
11" x 17" poster.

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Blood is not part of your uniform.

Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage until healed. Avoid contact with other peoples wounds or bandages. Wash your hands before and after changing bandages.
11" x 17" poster.

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When in doubt, check it out.

Report skin infections to your atheletic trainer, coach, or team physician. Recognize the signs of infection: skin sores/lesions that have reddness, pain, swelling, or pus. Don't treat yourself.
11" x 17" poster.

Download PDF for printing (1.43MB/ see page 6 of 6)

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This page last modified: Sept. 8, 2008
Content source:
Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP)
National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID)