Do you know anyone affected by MRSA?
We do. Our 13 year-old niece. She’s one of the lucky ones who recovered from it.
What is it you ask?
Stop MRSA Now dot ORG is an excellent resource for an unknown or little known malady: MRSA or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
Statistics often speak for themselves and according to the Stop MRSA website the following statistics speak volumes: “More than 90,000 Americans get potentially deadly MRSA infections every year and in 2005, nearly 19,000 Americans died from MRSA infections. More deaths are linked to MRSA infections than AIDS.”
With numbers like these more of us should be aware of MRSA and the risks and consequences involved. If our niece had not contracted this condition, we might not have known about it as soon as we did.
Stop MRSA Now.ORG does an excellent job in providing pertinent and useful information as well as resources and support. “People can carry MRSA and not have any symptoms. These ‘carriers’ can also transmit the bacteria to other people. MRSA can be easily spread through skin-to-skin contact and by touching contaminated items. This is why it is crucial to take measures to help reduce the spread of MRSA using these practical steps.
– Scrub up – Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 15 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand rub sanitizer.
– Wipe it down – Use a disinfecting bleach solution to wipe down and disinfect hard surfaces. (1 tablespoon of disinfecting bleach diluted in 1 quart of water)
– Cover your cuts – Keep any nicks or wounds covered with a clean, dry bandage until healed.
– Keep to yourself – Do not share personal items, like towels or razors, that come into contact with bare skin.
– Use a barrier – Keep a towel or clothing between skin and shared equipment. Log on to Stop MRSA Now.ORG now and be informed.
Thank you Mom Central for this review opportunity.
Smilingsal says
Thank you for the valuable information. Happy Pink Day.