MRSA staph appeared to be epidemic in many school systems in the fall of 2007. Seemingly out of nowhere, schools all over the country were sending notices to parents about outbreaks, attempting to quiet fears and concerns over this potentially life threatening staph that few had heard of before.

Was MRSA staph infection epidemic, or did widespread reporting for the first time just make it appear so? While we will never know for sure, it is likely that the latter was the case. Either way, that doesn’t mean we should let down our guard. MRSA staph is still a very real issue, especially in our schools.

Packing large numbers of children with developing immune systems into the ideal breeding ground that schools provide for Community Acquired MRSA is a recipe for disaster. Other than teaching kids good hygiene habits and extra cleanings, school adminstrators don’t have much of an answer. With even more problematic diseases like C diff on the horizon, more answers are needed.

If you have children in school, be sure and make them aware of MRSA and the implications it has for their health and well being. Take steps to make sure they are getting proper nutrition and rest as well as frequently washing their hands. Learn as much as you can as there is no substitute for preparation.

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