Staph Infections and MRSA in Children: Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment
Do not try to drain infections yourself. This can worsen the infection and spread it to other people. Be sure your child takes any antibiotics exactly as prescribed. This can help prevent other bacteria from becoming resistant, which is more likely to happen when germs aren't completely wiped out by treatment.
To help prevent the spread of MRSA infection, do this:
And, don't forget to practice other MRSA prevention steps. Unless your doctor says otherwise, your child can continue attending school, even with an MRSA infection, as long as the infected skin can be kept entirely covered and contained with a clean and dry bandage.
MRSA and Staph Infections in Children
In this article
- Why MRSA in Kids Is a Concern
- MRSA in Children: Prevention
- MRSA in Children: Symptoms
- MRSA in Children: Treatment
MRSA in Children: Treatment continued...
Do not try to drain infections yourself. This can worsen the infection and spread it to other people. Be sure your child takes any antibiotics exactly as prescribed. This can help prevent other bacteria from becoming resistant, which is more likely to happen when germs aren't completely wiped out by treatment.
To help prevent the spread of MRSA infection, do this:
- Change any bandages often. Do it before you can see any drainage through the bandage.
- Wear gloves while cleaning a wound or changing bandages.
- Carefully dispose of used bandages.
- Wash your hands thoroughly after you finish or use an alcohol-based sanitizer.
- Clean surfaces with detergent-based cleaners or EPA-registered disinfectants.
- Use separate hand towels, washcloths, and towels.
- Encourage showers instead of baths.
And, don't forget to practice other MRSA prevention steps. Unless your doctor says otherwise, your child can continue attending school, even with an MRSA infection, as long as the infected skin can be kept entirely covered and contained with a clean and dry bandage.
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