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MRSA - Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus

Frequently asked questions, and information specific to schools

Bureau of Communicable Disease Control and Mass Dept. of Public Health

"In Massachusetts and elsewhere throughout the country, MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections are becoming more common in community settings, including schools and more specifically among sports teams."

Memo from Alfred DeMaria, Jr., MD, Director of the Bureau of Communicable Disease Control to Massachusetts School Superintendents.

Below are links to three informative documents regarding MRSA. If you have additional questions regarding Occupational Safety and MRSA, please try our new Ask MassCOSH feature.

Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions (Mass Dept. of Public Health)

MRSA and School-Age Children MRSA and School-Age Children (Bureau of Communicable Disease Control)

MRSA in Schools MRSA in Schools (Bureau of Communicable Disease Control)

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