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kwillia

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Cowgirl said:
Just curious, how common is it for kids to get it?
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I would think it's not that uncommon these days considering all the things they share while in daycares and schools and buses and sports, etc.

All it takes is the introduction of bacteria and an open wound... something as simple as a scratch.
 
kwillia

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Cowgirl said:
Ok. I thought it was a lot more serious than it is. :whew:
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It is very serious. You didn't ask about that... you asked how common it was for kids to get it. It is becoming more common because it is very hard to kill and is easily spread.
 
kwillia

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Cowgirl said:
:jameo: I was mainly worried with how they came into contact with it. I'm paranoid I guess... :ohwell:
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Understanding that 'staph' and MRSA is usually spread from having close contact with infected people can help you avoid these infections. In addition to direct physical contact, it may also be spread by 'indirect contact by touching objects (i.e., towels, sheets, wound dressings, clothes, workout areas, sports equipment) contaminated by the infected skin of a person with MRSA or staph bacteria.'

To avoid 'staph' and MRSA, the CDC recommends that you and your kids practice good hygiene, including:

**Keeping your hands clean by washing thoroughly with soap and water. Athletes should be encouraged to shower and wash with soap after all practices and competitions.


**Keeping cuts and abrasions clean and covered with a proper dressing (e.g., bandage) until healed.


**Avoiding contact with other people’s wounds or material contaminated from wounds, including towels, clothing and sports equipment.

MRSA Infections - Keep Kids Healthy
 
frozenrain

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kwillia said:
Understanding that 'staph' and MRSA is usually spread from having close contact with infected people can help you avoid these infections. In addition to direct physical contact, it may also be spread by 'indirect contact by touching objects (i.e., towels, sheets, wound dressings, clothes, workout areas, sports equipment) contaminated by the infected skin of a person with MRSA or staph bacteria.'

To avoid 'staph' and MRSA, the CDC recommends that you and your kids practice good hygiene, including:

**Keeping your hands clean by washing thoroughly with soap and water. Athletes should be encouraged to shower and wash with soap after all practices and competitions.


**Keeping cuts and abrasions clean and covered with a proper dressing (e.g., bandage) until healed.


**Avoiding contact with other people’s wounds or material contaminated from wounds, including towels, clothing and sports equipment.

MRSA Infections - Keep Kids Healthy
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I hope the siblings make a full swift recovery.

All this makes me wonder why I am the only one to ask for anti-bacterial wipes at my town house gym. No one else bothers:doh:
 
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