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November 8, 2007 Collinsville Schools Information On MRSA Staph Infections |
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In response to an increase in reported cases in local schools and the Tulsa media, the following information was provided today for distribution to Collinsville parents and students. | |||
Collinsville
Public Schools Protect Our Children At School And Home
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Dear Family,
You may have seen these recent headlines regarding MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) outbreaks in the education environment. Ina recent podcast held by the Center for Disese Control, MRSA is described as a type of antibiotic-resistant bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus or simply "staph" that is resistant to commonly prescribed antibiotics. While staph infections have been around for a long time, most people who got MRSA infections were in the hospital or other healthcare setting, But over the past several years, MRSA has emerged in the community as one of the most common skin infections. These infections may appear as small pustules or boils, which are often red, swollen, painful, or have pus associated with them. They commonly occur at sites of visible skin trauma, such as cuts or abrasions, or can occur at sites commonly covered by hair on the body, like the back of the neck, groin, buttock, armpit or the bearded area of men. We would like to assure you that Collinsville Public School cares about students and is taking proactive steps to minimize risk of a MRSA outbreak. Working closely with our Janitorial-Sanitation supplier, Am San, we are providing each classroom with Purell Handsanitizers as well as a disinfectant spray, HDQC2. This disinfectant has all the required kill claims for MRSA as well as many other disinfectant claims. There are also steps you can take at home to minimize risk, Please read (below) for more information. Together, we can keep our children safe. If you have questions, please contact School Nurse, Kim Loftin 371-4125, School Nurse Connie Bettega 371-1773, or Asst. Supt. Terry Due 371-2326. Should your child have a doctor's diagnosis of MRSA, please report that to one of the above listed numbers immediately. With regards, |
Simple
Steps to Minimize Risk of a MRSA Infection (from 10/23/07 CDC MRSA Podcast) |
Practice good
hygiene Wash Your Hands
Often and Correctly
Use Bandages Don't Share Personal
Items Use a Towel on
Exercise Equipment Frequently Clean
High Touch Surfaces Signs & Symptoms |
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