What is MRSA?
	What type of infections does MRSA cause?
	How is MRSA transmitted?
	In what settings do MRSA skin infections occur?
	How do I protect myself from getting MRSA?
	Should schools close because of a MRSA infection?
	Should the school be closed to be cleaned or disinfected when an MRSA infection occurs?
	Should the entire school community be notified of every MRSA infection?
	Should the school be notified that my child has an MRSA infection?
	Should students with MRSA skin infections be excluded from attending school?
	I have an MRSA skin infection. How do I prevent spreading it to others?
	Advice for teachers
	Advice for school health personnel

<<<< Click on the questions at left for answers to commonly asked questions about preventing the spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) skin infections. While the Centers for Disease control and Prevention notes that most MRSA infections are associated with healthcare settings, there have been several recent reports of the bacteria infecting school children. The CDC wants to do everything possible to protect students from MRSA skin infections. The answers to these questions are designed to help parents and school officials prevent the spread of MRSA in schools. Credits:  Centers For Disease Control And Prevention/CBS