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Learn how to recognize and prevent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a potentially dangerous type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics and may cause skin and ot... Details >

National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

People who have MRSA germs on their skin or who are infected with MRSA may be able to spread the germ to other people. What are some of the things that hospitals are doing to prevent MRSA infections? ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

You go to the hospital to get well, right? Of course, but did you know that patients can get infections in the hospital while they are being treated for something else? Here are ten things you can do ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Personal hygiene and household cleanliness practices are important methods to reduce the risk of spreading infectious disease. Find fact sheets on many related topics, including: creating a healthy ho... Details >

Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics  

Learn how to protect yourself from MRSA skin infections through good hygiene. If you have MRSA, read these tips on how you can prevent spreading MRSA skin infections to others.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Learn how staph infections spread, are treated, and steps you can take to prevent your child from becoiming infected. ... Details >

The Nemours Foundation  

When the skin is punctured or broken for any reason, staph bacteria can enter the wound and cause an infection. Learn how to protect yourself against getting staph (and other) infections — including M... Details >

The Nemours Foundation