When I heard that high schools were closing and teenagers were dying because of the MRSA superbug, I felt lucky. Since the middle of 2006, I’ve had methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus six times and somehow managed to avoid the worst: I’ve never been hospitalized and don’t fear for my life. But, please, take my advice and do everything you can to avoid this dangerous infection.
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The Truth About Staph
March 20, 2008
How Not to Catch MRSA
March 20, 2008
A new study found that invasive MRSA infections, the kind that attack the blood or bones, occur more than 94,000 times a year in the United States. While most of those infections occur in hospitals, others are picked up in the outside world. Here, expert tips on how to protect yourself.
1. Wash your hands—a lot.
MRSA passes by touch. Use soap and hot water. And carry a hand sanitizer when you don’t have access to a sink.
2. Be on guard at the gym.
Bring your own yoga mat, and wear workout gear that covers your skin.
3. Check it out.
Pay attention to pimples or spots that look like spider bites. If they become painful or red, see a your doc—or visit a drop-in clinic or an ER. And don’t be shy about asking about MRSA.
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