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Prevention & Control of MRSA and other Bacterial Skin Infections

These posters contain prevention and control messages related to MRSA and other bacteria which can cause skin infections.

On this page you will find posters which are useful to a wide variety of audiences including: hospitals, long term care facilities, dialysis centers, day care centers, schools, military, police academies, gyms, and sports centers. In addition, there are numerous posters which specifically target the athletic community.

Some of the posters can be ordered online and all may be downloaded in a high–resolution PDF for printing.

Consumer Educational Materials

The following educational materials can be downloaded and printed free of charge. Also, limited quantities of printed materials can be ordered by visiting CDC INFO

CDC and NCAA Posters

The following six posters were created as part of a collaboration between CDC and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). You may download all six posters in the following file or individually as listed below.

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NCAA Poster 1 of 6

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Title: Winners share the ball, not their germs.

Message: 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.

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NCAA Poster 2 of 6

Title: Skin infections can be passed between athletes.

Message: 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.

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NCAA Poster 3 of 6

Title: Bandages always make the cut.

Message: 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.

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NCAA Poster 4 of 6

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

Message: Do not share personal 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.

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NCAA Poster 5 of 6

Title: Blood is not part of your uniform.

Message: Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage until healed. Avoid contact with other people's wounds or bandages. Wash your hands before and after changing bandages.

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NCAA Poster 6 of 6

Title: When in doubt, check it out.

Message: Report skin infections to your athletic trainer, coach or team physician. Recognize the signs of infections: skin sores/lesions that have redness, pain, swelling or pus. Don't treat yourself.

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Posters for the Athletic Community

Poster: Who's playing DEFENSE?

Message: Protect against skin infections. Good hygiene and taking care of your skin are the best protection against skin infections.

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Poster: Don't let infection get under your skin.

Message: Cuts and scrapes are part of the game. Take care of them properly.

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Poster: Take Care of Your Skin. Tips for Athletes (Hockey)

Message: Keep it clean! Wasking hands and showering with soap and water protect against skin infections.

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Poster: Take Care of Your Skin. Tips for Athletes (Soccer)

Message: Keep it clean! Washing hands and showering with soap and water protect against skin infections. Stay healthy. To avoid skin infections: Wash your hands frequently. Shower after playing sports; use a clean towel. Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage. 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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