H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu) overshadows other harmful organisms.
M.R.S.A. – Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus is still a concern and another reason to use GentleCare Non Alcohol Hand Sanitizer.
What is M.R.S.A.?
M.R.S.A. is a type of infection caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. These bacteria are commonly carried on the skin or in the nose of healthy people. Some strains of staph are resistant to a class of antibiotics such as methicillin (a synthetic form of penicillin) and thus called Methicillin-Resistant Staph aureus (or M.R.S.A.).
Who gets M.R.S.A.?
S. aureus (or Staph) including M.R.S.A. can be spread among people having close contact with an infected person. M.R.S.A. is almost always spread by direct physical contact and not through the air. Transmission may also occur through indirect contact by touching objects such as towels, clothes, door knobs, workout areas, or sports equipment contaminated with the staph.
Where will I find M.R.S.A.?
Staph bacteria can live on the skin or in the nose of healthy individuals without causing any symptoms of disease. This is known as colonization. However, injury to the skin such as a scrape or cut can allow the bacteria to enter the skin and cause an infection.
M.R.S.A. is not confined to just healthcare facilities. Cases of M.R.S.A. infection in the community setting (e.g. Day care centers, schools, prisons) are called Community-Associated M.R.S.A. and have been on the rise and show no sign of slowing. Our children are at risk and it is up to us to protect them.
Use GentleCare Non-Alcohol Foaming Instant Skin Sanitizer today!
Incorporating GentleCare into your facility will not only protect our children from M.R.S.A., it will also reduce absenteeism due to colds, flu and other illnesses.