The Daily Bulletin Archive

The Erie County Department of Health has distributed aspecial advisory on prevention and detection of community-associated methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). CA-MRSA infections have increased nationwide, especially in close living situations, health clubs, and athletics facilities.

Infections, which can occur in young, healthy people, are most common among those prone to cuts and scrapes, such as children and athletes. MRSA typically spreads by skin-to-skin contact and the sharing of personal items such as razors.

As a preventive measure, Buffalo State College is stepping up education and awareness initiatives with students, athletics coaches, and residence hall staff and students. In September, a special DVD on MRSA with personal hygiene suggestions was made available to coaches seeking to jumpstart awareness and prevention with athletics teams. The administration hopes to make this DVD available to the campus shortly.

For more information, contact Theresa Stephan Hains, director of Weigel Health Center, ext. 6711.